MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front and rear brake pads close to limit (INVESTIGATE)
front brake pads close to limit, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, o/s/f c.v boot area seepage (INVESTIGATE)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads close to limit, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, o/s/f c.v boot area seepage (INVESTIGATE)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
covers fitted not allowing full inspection
offside rear tyre slightly cracked
covers fitted not allowing full inspection
offside rear tyre slightly cracked
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn on inner edges
n/s front tyre outer wall cut
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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MV55 VRN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 MV55 VRN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MV55 VRN?
You can check the full history of MV55 VRN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MV55 VRN registered?
MV55 VRN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is MV55 VRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV55 VRN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MV55 VRN have outstanding finance?
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