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SD55 FKB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,404 mi
Last recorded49,404 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 FKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,819 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 41,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 37,544 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,901 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 20 Oct 2015 35,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

damage and cracking to offside rear outer sidewall (165/60/14)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 34,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

damage and cracking to offside rear outer sidewall (165/60/14)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,601 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)

advise tyres perishing and slight cuts

Fail 22 Oct 2013 32,601 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

advise front brake discs corroded on inner face

advise tyres perishing and slight cuts

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,724 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,296 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,331 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 23,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,786 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FKB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SD55 FKB, 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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SD55 FKB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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