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MV55 VRN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,162 miles

front and rear brake pads close to limit (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,581 miles

front brake pads close to limit, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, o/s/f c.v boot area seepage (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,581 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,119 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,033 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,959 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,553 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 27,465 miles

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.

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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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?

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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.

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