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SG05 AVC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 AVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,583 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front c v joint slightly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp assy (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front rim damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,464 miles

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

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

o/s/fr tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,635 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,020 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,088 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 14,341 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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SG05 AVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG05 AVC, 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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SG05 AVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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