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SO55 HHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,793 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,640 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded near hubs.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,615 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

eng oil leak[oil filter ]

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 34,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,384 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 24,379 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has nail in thread

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,429 miles

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

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

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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SO55 HHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO55 HHV, 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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SO55 HHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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