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SB05 DYA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 103,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,862 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

Fail 4 Mar 2015 91,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,110 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 60,104 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,449 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 DYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB05 DYA, 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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SB05 DYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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