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KU55 XKA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 78,010 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,430 miles

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

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

advise nail osf tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nail osf tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,731 miles

advise o/s/f tyre cracking in tread and tread edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,977 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,294 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,455 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,186 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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KU55 XKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU55 XKA, 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 KU55 XKA registered?

KU55 XKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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