MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear both brake pipes corroded
bonnet latch stiff
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake performance only just meets requirements
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak sump corroded ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wheel trims fitted
Nearside 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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front and rear brake discs worn and pitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
visual signs of off side front brake binding and over heating not sticking just now but advise inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
visual signs of off side front brake binding and over heating not sticking just now but advise inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery charge level is low
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB05 DXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 SB05 DXG, 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 SB05 DXG registered?
SB05 DXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.
Is SB05 DXG safe to buy?
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