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SG05 AVJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,585 mi
Last recorded38,585 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 AVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,585 miles

vehicle under body covered with under seal

Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle surface rust - Suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,453 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 37,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,040 miles

Under vehicle has slight corrosion on components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,078 miles

Front Wipers split but clearing screen advise to change

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle has slight corrosion on components

Pass 10 May 2018 33,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,546 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 30,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,630 miles

Offside Rear brake disc ( heated )

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,919 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 28,911 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear wiper blade rubber torn off

Pass 21 Apr 2014 27,604 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,983 miles

N/S/F Tyre Slight cut in Sidewall

N/S/R Tyre Perished at Tread Edges

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

O/S/R Tyre Perished at Tread Edges

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

Rear Wiperblade U/S

Fail 19 Apr 2013 23,690 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Slight cut in Sidewall

N/S/R Tyre Perished at Tread Edges

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Perished at Tread Edges

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

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

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

Rear Wiperblade U/S

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 16,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,188 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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 AVJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AVJ, 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 SG05 AVJ registered?

SG05 AVJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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