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SB55 OHJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 67,445 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at flexi-pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,177 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,048 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,593 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2016 45,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,995 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 40,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,396 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 37,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,798 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 34,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,011 miles

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

near side front A.B.S tooth ring corroded

off side front A,B.S tooth ring cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2012 32,011 miles

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

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

near side front A.B.S tooth ring corroded

off side front A,B.S tooth ring cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,794 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 28,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,833 miles

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

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

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 OHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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