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SB55 CZJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,223 mi
Last recorded95,223 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 CZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,223 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,939 miles

engine light on

tail gate handle stiff, suggest having it freed off

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine check light on " next year a fail

slight tears on front wipers

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,246 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,056 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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SB55 CZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB55 CZJ, 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 SB55 CZJ registered?

SB55 CZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SB55 CZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 CZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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