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KV55 XKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,366 mi
Last recorded133,366 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 133,366 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,323 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 117,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

OSF tyre starting to perish and crack.

OSF tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 117,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF tyre starting to perish and crack.

OSF tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,726 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside wiper blade smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2013 92,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,069 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2010 40,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,726 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges and perishing slightly

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 XKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV55 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

KV55 XKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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