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SP05 KWS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,651 mi
Last recorded69,651 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 69,651 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 69,651 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 66,527 miles

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 66,527 miles

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

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 64,667 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,432 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 56,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,654 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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SP05 KWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWS, 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 SP05 KWS registered?

SP05 KWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is SP05 KWS safe to buy?

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