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SJ55 WHG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,951 mi
Last recorded76,951 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,276 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 65,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,074 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,100 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,862 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 52,957 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 52,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,306 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 44,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,184 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,015 miles

offside front wheel outer wheel rim is dented.

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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SJ55 WHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SJ55 WHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 WHG registered?

SJ55 WHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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