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SG55 FPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,124 mi
Last recorded58,124 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 FPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 58,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside track rod end pin missing

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 55,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 53,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite big wear edges inner and outer both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern flat and not great benefit to presenter (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position

Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,929 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle on rbt 60 n/s/r 150 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort stiff and hardly working (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite big wear edges inner and outer both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern flat and not great benefit to presenter (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Front bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wiper has a small tear but still clears screen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,798 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,406 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 30,402 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,619 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 22,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,013 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 15,168 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,169 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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SG55 FPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SG55 FPE, 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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SG55 FPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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