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MM55 KVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 KVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 106,410 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 106,410 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,576 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,360 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished, STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished, STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished, STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished, STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,730 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,729 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,856 miles

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

oil low

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 27,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,504 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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MM55 KVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM55 KVF, 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 MM55 KVF registered?

MM55 KVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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