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KS55 VOJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 81,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,009 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 48,250 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 48,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,662 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 27 Dec 2012 29,716 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,556 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 17,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 12,728 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 8,772 miles

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 VOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

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

Is KS55 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 VOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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