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SM05 VFG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,833 mi
Last recorded81,833 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 81,833 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2017 81,833 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2016 74,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 74,746 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2015 64,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 10,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 8,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 6,597 miles

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.

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 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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What year was SM05 VFG registered?

SM05 VFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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