MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
COOLANT VERY LOW
ENGINE OIL VERY LOW
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear TYRE DETERIORATED
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front slight bumper damage
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front slight bumper damage
rear wiper blade split
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED
N/S/R SIDE WALL CRACKING
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
N/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED
N/S/R SIDE WALL CRACKING
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE
nearside rear tyre cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside front wheel binds slightly
offside rear wheel binds slightly
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK55 UPD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MK55 UPD, 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 MK55 UPD registered?
MK55 UPD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.
Is MK55 UPD safe to buy?
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