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ST55 COH

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,882 mi
Last recorded83,882 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 COH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,842 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 77,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,282 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,851 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 61,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 59,753 miles

rear no plate startting to delaminate

Fail 29 May 2014 59,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear no plate startting to delaminate

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,074 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear reg plate loose on offside

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all tyre pressures look low

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake disc(s) worn/corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyre pressures look low

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake disc(s) worn/corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,911 miles

rear wiper smearing

Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,911 miles

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

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)

rear wiper smearing

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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ST55 COH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST55 COH, 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 ST55 COH registered?

ST55 COH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is ST55 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 COH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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