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MK55 UPD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,513 mi
Last recorded82,513 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UPD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 75,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 75,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 70,146 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,965 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,473 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2013 48,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,694 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,192 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,368 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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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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MK55 UPD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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