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SB54 RKN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,553 mi
Last recorded83,553 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 RKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,921 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,841 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 56,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,734 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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SB54 RKN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB54 RKN, 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 SB54 RKN registered?

SB54 RKN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is SB54 RKN safe to buy?

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