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SD55 VXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,473 mi
Last recorded37,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 VXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 37,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 34,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,687 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 33,078 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 33,078 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 31,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 31,119 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,850 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion to metal parts of each rear brake hose

Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,755 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,641 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,518 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,564 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 26,564 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 26,050 miles

Damage to n/s/r door and quarter panel

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r and o/s/f brakes binding slightly

o/s windscreen wiper poor

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,050 miles

Damage to n/s/r door and quarter panel

n/s/r and o/s/f brakes binding slightly

o/s windscreen wiper poor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 14,408 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 14,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SD55 VXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

SD55 VXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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