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SD55 FHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,875 mi
Last recorded35,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 FHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 35,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,463 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 30,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight cut (no cord showing)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,296 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,110 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 25,110 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,995 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full visual inspection of front and rear brake pads

Fail 13 Mar 2012 23,995 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to carry out full visual inspection of front and rear brake pads

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,103 miles

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 21,103 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,029 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SD55 FHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD55 FHX, 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 SD55 FHX registered?

SD55 FHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SD55 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 FHX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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