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SM55 KSZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,607 mi
Last recorded36,607 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,271 miles

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

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

front top suspension mounts slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 28,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front top suspension mounts slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2019 21,967 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2019 21,967 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 21,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 20,864 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel stud hole damaged by incorrect wheel nut fitting

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

Fail 26 May 2017 20,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel stud hole damaged by incorrect wheel nut fitting

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 19,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 18,337 miles

All 4 tyres are badly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight tear in front wiper blades

Pass 27 May 2014 17,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,323 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,171 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 9,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2010 9,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 7,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 5,985 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 KSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

SM55 KSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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