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KY55 AFV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 78,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,257 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,380 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 51,380 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 35,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 19,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 6,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 4,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 4,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 4,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 3,636 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 AFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

KY55 AFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KY55 AFV safe to buy?

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