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SM55 TXH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 87,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,718 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

front discs getting worn

rear discs getting worn

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,474 miles

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing thin and perished

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,914 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,564 miles

both rear tyres showing age related perishing and deterioration

coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,734 miles

brake discs showing light corrosion

corrosion visible to coil springs

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,547 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle brake light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,547 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle brake light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,963 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,963 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 29 Sep 2009 45,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,520 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 TXH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 SM55 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

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