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SL05 FTV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,926 mi
Last recorded99,926 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 FTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 99,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

eml not showing

Fail 2 Nov 2023 99,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

eml not showing

Pass 5 May 2022 99,926 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,926 miles

centre brake light loose

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer body Sill is damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2019 97,470 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer body Sill is damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 92,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2015 88,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brakes back plate slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 88,379 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brakes back plate slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 84,557 miles

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

all discs corroded

front springs corroding

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,536 miles

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded.

Oil leak

Rear wiper arm missing.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 65,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wiper arm missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,569 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 FTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 SL05 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

SL05 FTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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