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SL05 FCD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,636 mi
Last recorded54,636 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FCD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,636 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,047 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 48,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 48,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,727 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,680 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 37,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,475 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 26,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,957 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,442 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 6,818 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,397 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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SL05 FCD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL05 FCD, 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 SL05 FCD registered?

SL05 FCD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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