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SO05 XOV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 XOV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,797 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2013 72,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,107 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 51,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,467 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,860 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 XOV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

SO05 XOV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is SO05 XOV safe to buy?

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