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SE05 UES

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 UES
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides connecting to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,045 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides connecting to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,201 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface light unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,290 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear damage to rear panel and light unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,421 miles

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

Oil leak sump bung seal ()

home made batery clamp [secure]

Fail 10 Aug 2017 55,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak sump bung seal ()

home made batery clamp [secure]

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,995 miles

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

The NSF Tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

The NSF Tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 48,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,416 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 44,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,529 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,092 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 28,994 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 28,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,506 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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SE05 UES is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SE05 UES, 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 SE05 UES registered?

SE05 UES is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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