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CP55 SFF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,380 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,409 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,085 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 69,085 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 67,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,247 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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CP55 SFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFF, 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

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What year was CP55 SFF registered?

CP55 SFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is CP55 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 SFF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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