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CP55 SDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,755 mi
Last recorded61,755 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 61,755 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside park brake performance poor

Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 58,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,764 miles

rear axle in a rusty condition and heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,629 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 165/60/14 ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,629 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 165/60/14 ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,371 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,466 miles

o\s\f and n\s\f lower seat frame corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2016 49,341 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o\s\f and n\s\f lower seat frame corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,804 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight split with n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f seat base has slight corrosion

o/s/f seat base has slight corrosion to mounts

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 23,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,500 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 8,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CP55 SDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP55 SDX, 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 CP55 SDX registered?

CP55 SDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is CP55 SDX safe to buy?

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