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SC05 YDW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 YDW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,251 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 65,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,339 miles

oil leak at sump

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

oil leak at gear box

Fail 12 Mar 2018 55,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak at gear box

oil leak at sump

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 46,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,961 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Fail 12 Feb 2016 36,961 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,949 miles

osf abs cog corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 33,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

osf abs cog corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 31,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,711 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,474 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 23,394 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,610 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,610 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,592 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,592 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 13,387 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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SC05 YDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YDW, 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 SC05 YDW registered?

SC05 YDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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