MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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
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
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
oil leak
rear wiper blade in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
rear wiper blade in poor condition
nearside rear tyre worn outer edge
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
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)
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)
Front brake pads slightly low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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