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SB05 DXP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,737 mi
Last recorded97,737 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 97,737 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 95,351 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 93,294 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 93,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 90,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 86,676 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

Pass 17 May 2017 82,264 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 82,252 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,234 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 76,213 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,243 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,809 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 40,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 18,089 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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SB05 DXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

SB05 DXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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