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SB55 OHA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,474 mi
Last recorded92,474 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 OHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,782 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper sticking (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 85,347 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,093 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front ABS BROKEN BUT NOT BRINGING ABS LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 78,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front ABS BROKEN BUT NOT BRINGING ABS LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 75,170 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 75,170 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 70,456 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 70,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 May 2014 65,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all road wheels have trim covers

engine fault lightly on

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 65,742 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

engine fault lightly on

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 62,160 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 62,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 60,146 miles

Both front strut top bearings are stiff

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated due to corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 May 2012 60,146 miles

Both front strut top bearings are stiff

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated due to corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,600 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 45,600 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OHA, 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 OHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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