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SD05 NUB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,559 mi
Last recorded87,559 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 NUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 87,559 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Will need to strengthen in area of suspension bottom arm mounts on both sides!!! (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill! (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill! (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 84,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

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

engine oil low

sump leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

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

engine oil low

sump leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,272 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted/scored

sump slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,966 miles

front brake disks worn

o/s/f link rod boot worn

o/s/f track rod end boot insicure

strongly advise o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,588 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS BADLY PERISHED.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,588 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS BADLY PERISHED.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING BADLY.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,257 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 46,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,944 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,944 miles

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

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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SD05 NUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD05 NUB, 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 SD05 NUB registered?

SD05 NUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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