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SK05 XSE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,572 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,577 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 68,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,753 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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SK05 XSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK05 XSE, 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 SK05 XSE registered?

SK05 XSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SK05 XSE safe to buy?

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