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SO05 VDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,150 mi
Last recorded31,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,294 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 25,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,994 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 2,293 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 2,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SO05 VDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO05 VDK registered?

SO05 VDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SO05 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 VDK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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