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SM55 KSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

25,892 mi
Last recorded25,892 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 25,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded but not excessively

Pass 24 Sep 2024 25,218 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hard to inspect rear brake pads

n/s & o/s front suspension arms corroded

n/s & o/s rear coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,465 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front suspension corroded

n/s/r calliper missing spring for handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2022 23,876 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s & o/s front suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,979 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

handbrake just met legal requirement requires repair or adjustment

Pass 5 Oct 2020 21,944 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f top mount slight play

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 21,938 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s/f to rear burst in clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f top mount slight play

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 20,676 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 19,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,561 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at clips

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

Fail 25 Apr 2017 17,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at clips

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,279 miles

hard to inspect front brake pads

Pass 4 May 2015 13,769 miles

hard to inspect front brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,480 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 12,480 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,667 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 11,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,736 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly pitted/ corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 8,337 miles

small cut n/s front outter side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,968 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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SM55 KSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM55 KSY, 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 SM55 KSY registered?

SM55 KSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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