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SJ55 WHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,809 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 99,789 miles

Emissions not tested lambda high, exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

front radiator support panal corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s + o/s rear sills / backings (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

front radiator support panal corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 91,341 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

front discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,696 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 89,696 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,971 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 86,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,678 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,501 miles

o/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,873 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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SJ55 WHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ55 WHN, 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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SJ55 WHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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