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SA05 ODE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,972 mi
Last recorded85,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ODE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,579 miles

exhaust blow

Pass 8 Jul 2017 70,822 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 70,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,879 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,843 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,830 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,057 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,057 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,882 miles

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 17,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 12,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,834 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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SA05 ODE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA05 ODE, 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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SA05 ODE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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