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SC05 UXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 UXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 76,164 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both/side/light/osf/nsf (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mounting/bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded top/reart (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top/mounting/bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top/mounting/bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rim damage (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both/nsf/osf/rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear yoth/inner/sills/rusty

coil spring corroded all/four (2.4.C.1b)

oil/leak

Pass 20 May 2016 70,825 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 70,825 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,099 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,099 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,933 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,927 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,051 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 60,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 48,247 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,054 miles

advise hand brake effort

advise rear pads and discs

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,101 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,707 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,587 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 29,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,390 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 25,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SC05 UXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SC05 UXA, 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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SC05 UXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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