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SB55 CZO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,878 mi
Last recorded50,878 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 CZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 50,878 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2024 42,647 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 42,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 38,578 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe near flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s front brake slow to perform...49% brake imbalance

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 35,554 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 27,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,991 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 26,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 25,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 24,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,337 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 23,335 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 21,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 19,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 17,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 15,432 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 15,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,567 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 11,816 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,502 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 10,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 6,813 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 CZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CZO, 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 CZO registered?

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

Is SB55 CZO safe to buy?

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