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MT55 ASZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,720 mi
Last recorded124,720 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ASZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 124,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,011 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 117,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,143 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 104,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 90,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in top shocker mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,837 miles

slight play in top shocker mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 50,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,306 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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MT55 ASZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MT55 ASZ, 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 MT55 ASZ registered?

MT55 ASZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is MT55 ASZ safe to buy?

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