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SB05 DXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,597 mi
Last recorded61,597 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 46,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,429 miles

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

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 DXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DXR, 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 SB05 DXR registered?

SB05 DXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is SB05 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 DXR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB05 DXR have outstanding finance?

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