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ExpiredMileage
53,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
o/s/r brake disc pitted
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
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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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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SO05 XOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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