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KY55 AFU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,259 mi
Last recorded50,259 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 41,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 40,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f c.v boot gaiter has traces off grease

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,516 miles

E.M.L illuminate

Fail 16 Dec 2014 32,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,006 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,037 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r brake dragging

Fail 31 Dec 2010 22,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

o/s/r brake dragging

Pass 31 Dec 2009 18,693 miles

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/r brake dragging

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,874 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 AFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY55 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

KY55 AFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is KY55 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 AFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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