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SM05 PFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 PFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,062 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 112,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 111,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 103,263 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 103,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,904 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 86,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre slight worn inner edges

both rear sills slight damged

near side front top suspension mounting slight play

off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre slight worn inner edges

both rear sills slight damged

near side front top suspension mounting slight play

off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,075 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,901 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,181 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 72,180 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 PFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SM05 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

SM05 PFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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