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SL05 SDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 SDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 105,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 105,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 105,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,856 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 100,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,246 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 93,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,053 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 69,639 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake fluid below max

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2018 69,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake fluid below max

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2017 60,953 miles

oil leak

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2017 60,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 49,482 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 3 May 2016 49,482 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres dangerous to drive mot station (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,209 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge of tread 165/60/14

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge of tyre 165/60/14

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge of tread 165/60/14

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge of tyre 165/60/14

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,543 miles

Front brake pads slightly low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,543 miles

Front brake pads slightly low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,848 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,287 miles

Battery insecure, wrong battery fitted

Exhaust corroding

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,287 miles

Battery insecure, wrong battery fitted

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,102 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion appearing to exhaust system

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing and both rear wheel bearings but no roughness at time of test

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,102 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn

Slight corrosion appearing to exhaust system

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing and both rear wheel bearings but no roughness at time of test

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,701 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,774 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 SDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL05 SDY, 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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SL05 SDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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