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SK55 WUB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

51,385 mi
Last recorded51,385 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 51,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 51,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 42,850 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,613 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear pipes going into calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes going to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 39,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front@35%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,659 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 38,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle disc's rusty (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,778 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn and split but no play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 37,777 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes worn and split but no play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,392 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 35,391 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,908 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 9 Sep 2015 33,907 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Both rings broken. (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 31,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 30,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,139 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 27,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,807 miles

all brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,807 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 16,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,753 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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SK55 WUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SK55 WUB, 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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SK55 WUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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