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SN55 GUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,461 mi
Last recorded68,461 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 GUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight movement at top strut mount

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight movement at top strut mount

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight movement at top strut mount

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight movement at top strut mount

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,526 miles

damage to wing & bumper(n/s/f)

stiff clutch operation

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,115 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs and pads are corroded & worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,896 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,723 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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SN55 GUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SN55 GUA, 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 SN55 GUA registered?

SN55 GUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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