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KV55 XKH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,602 mi
Last recorded67,602 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,096 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 58,096 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,024 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 49,688 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 49,688 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 47,468 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 47,368 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 44,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,110 miles

Both offside tyres perishing slightly

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall-not exposing cord

Nearside rear seat belt slow retracting

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,399 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 XKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

KV55 XKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KV55 XKH safe to buy?

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