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KV55 EWT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,730 mi
Last recorded74,730 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,730 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,083 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,541 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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KV55 EWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV55 EWT, 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 KV55 EWT registered?

KV55 EWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is KV55 EWT safe to buy?

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