MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to hose, nearside rear at hose &front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to hose, nearside rear at hose &front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
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SM05 VFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VFG, 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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SM05 VFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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