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SM05 LLZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,431 mi
Last recorded47,431 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 LLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 47,431 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 44,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 40,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 33,992 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 30,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 26,869 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 26,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 23,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 23,658 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 13,709 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,160 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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SM05 LLZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM05 LLZ, 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 SM05 LLZ registered?

SM05 LLZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is SM05 LLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 LLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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