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OE54 KPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,907 mi
Last recorded62,907 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 KPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,907 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 61,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front wiper blades split

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,646 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 54,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Upper Brake light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,194 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,301 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 37,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,640 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 24,012 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,012 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,783 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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OE54 KPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE54 KPV, 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 OE54 KPV registered?

OE54 KPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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