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SO05 KKA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 59,408 miles

eml on dash showing fault

Fail 11 May 2017 59,336 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened - rusty - chunks missing - (3.5.1i)

eml on dash showing fault

Pass 9 May 2016 51,244 miles

Rear wiper rubber split

eml on dash showing fault

Pass 12 May 2015 41,532 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 11 May 2015 41,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,850 miles

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

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

bonnet release catch stiff

o/s/r brakes binding on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 33,850 miles

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

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

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

bonnet release catch stiff

o/s/r brakes binding on

Pass 7 Apr 2012 30,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air-con compressor leaking

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

previous damage to n/s front chassis+front panel

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,400 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,613 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 18,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,203 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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SO05 KKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO05 KKA, 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 SO05 KKA registered?

SO05 KKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is SO05 KKA safe to buy?

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