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SB55 DAO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,282 mi
Last recorded41,282 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 DAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 41,282 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 41,272 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 40,728 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 40,728 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 40,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Housing missing buckle functions normally (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 39,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 38,140 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 36,946 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 36,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,311 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 36,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,166 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 32,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edges and 3mm

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,172 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 28,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Dec 2014 26,517 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,685 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,790 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 20,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,156 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 9,360 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 DAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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