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KY55 AEZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,719 mi
Last recorded54,719 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AEZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,779 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,776 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,507 miles

slight bind rear wheels

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,844 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,844 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,633 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 30,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,660 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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KY55 AEZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY55 AEZ, 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 KY55 AEZ registered?

KY55 AEZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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