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SD55 RZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 80,387 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,407 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear slight binding

Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,705 miles

front crossmember rusty

underneath of car rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,046 miles

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

front crossmember heavily corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,046 miles

front crossmember heavily corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,644 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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SD55 RZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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