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DE05 SZR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,128 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside wiper split

Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,447 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,447 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2009 34,124 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,379 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 27,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DE05 SZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE05 SZR, 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 DE05 SZR registered?

DE05 SZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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