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KS55 VOG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,450 mi
Last recorded126,450 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VOG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 126,450 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box corroded . (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 126,450 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box corroded . (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,093 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leaking from sump casing.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,496 miles

bonnet damaged and difficult to open

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

Fail 21 Jan 2016 94,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet damaged and difficult to open

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,389 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm and wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,779 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 4 Jan 2013 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,001 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,747 miles

Cant see brake pads. Also there is noice coming from the brakes.

O/S/R brake disc is red colour

O/s/f tyre on the inner edge is wearing quite low

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,871 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,637 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 44,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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KS55 VOG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS55 VOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS55 VOG registered?

KS55 VOG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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