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KY55 UXV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,148 mi
Last recorded106,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 UXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 106,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,724 miles

Nearside Front top mount has sight movement in

Fail 9 Mar 2020 94,724 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount has sight movement in

Pass 7 May 2019 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 89,732 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2018 83,400 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 83,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear and centre sections deteriorated around joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 76,979 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2017 76,979 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level too low-topped up

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 70,045 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 63,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

a/c pump fixing bolt missing

Fail 14 May 2014 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

a/c pump fixing bolt missing

Pass 8 May 2013 47,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,704 miles

Front wipers smear screen.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 23,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,483 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,034 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 UXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

KY55 UXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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