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SP05 EYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

24,730 mi
Last recorded24,730 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 EYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,730 miles

All 4 steel wheel rims corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded and coilspring cups

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,670 miles

Front Lower Radiator support frame corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,464 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 24,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 24,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 24,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both front at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Aug 2020 24,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 24,017 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension arms etc are rusty.

Surface rust on some brake pipes.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,858 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

some suspension arms etc are rusty.

surface rust on some brake pipes.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,694 miles

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

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

some suspension arms etc are getting rusty.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,467 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside front top shocker mounting

Fail 4 Aug 2014 22,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight play in offside front top shocker mounting

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,262 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 22,258 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,646 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,579 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 20,579 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,210 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 19,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 brake disc badly pitted on outer surface

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SP05 EYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP05 EYK, 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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SP05 EYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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