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OV05 XOE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,040 mi
Last recorded33,040 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XOE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,040 miles

Body damaged in various places

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 33,040 miles

Body damaged in various places

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,734 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s rear tyre was found flat at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2018 30,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s rear tyre was found flat at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,668 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 28,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,778 miles

all four tyres outer walls are perished

front number plate damages but visible

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,401 miles

all tyres starting to perish

body has damage over various places

Fail 11 Sep 2015 24,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,561 miles

tyres in poor condition and n/s/f valve damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,600 miles

front tyres sidewalls damaged

nearside front tyre valve damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,047 miles

off side front inner wheel rim damaged

off side front tyre inner out of shape and perished

Fail 28 Jul 2009 12,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front inner wheel rim damaged

off side front tyre inner out of shape and perished

Pass 20 May 2008 8,790 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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OV05 XOE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV05 XOE, 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 OV05 XOE registered?

OV05 XOE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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