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SO05 XOU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,835 mi
Last recorded53,835 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 XOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,835 miles

Front radiator support bracket slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front lower panel/radiator support corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,539 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both - o/s/f boot becoming insecure but still prevent ingress of dirt - n/s/f boot degrading and perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front lower track control arm rear bush splitting / de bonding

Nearside Rear axle bush splitting and beginning to de bond

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald/ near bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery strapped into place, strap allows movement, but battery is not insecure, where would allow battery to fall from carrier

front exhaust joint meching separating / worn

front lower panel / radiator support corroded and both sills also corroded at drainage plugs

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,237 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 50,237 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding and not allowing inspection of wheel bearing

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,697 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,679 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 46,679 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,237 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,993 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,162 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 XOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

SO05 XOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is SO05 XOU safe to buy?

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