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SL05 SVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,768 mi
Last recorded52,768 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 SVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,768 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,030 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe to flex starting to corrode

offside rear metal brake pipe to flex heavily corroded / pitted

slight grease deposit from nearside front inner cv boot clip

slight lift on front suspension strut mountings

Fail 1 Apr 2013 37,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear metal brake pipe to flex starting to corrode

offside rear metal brake pipe to flex heavily corroded / pitted

slight grease deposit from nearside front inner cv boot clip

slight lift on front suspension strut mountings

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,855 miles

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

osr tyre is split along sidewall not through to cord

Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre is split along sidewall not through to cord

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,272 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 21,272 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,206 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,206 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 13,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,590 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 SVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

SL05 SVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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