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SM55 TXD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

Oil leak engine ()

both front brake back plates missing

both sills have covers fitted

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jun 2016 124,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

Oil leak engine ()

both front brake back plates missing

both sills have covers fitted

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,004 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,452 miles

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

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

o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,744 miles

offside front to rear, nearside front to rear, offside front, nearside front brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,482 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,642 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,980 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,452 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 TXD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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