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SP05 ORJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ORJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,219 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,219 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,456 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls cracked

nearside strut top mount has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,228 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,560 miles

Previously failed Nearside front drop link has been straightened & moved to Offside front-No heat damage & not severely distorted to fail.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Metal object nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre close to limits inner edge

Traces of anti-freeze on sub-frame & Nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,101 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SP05 ORJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 SP05 ORJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP05 ORJ registered?

SP05 ORJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SP05 ORJ safe to buy?

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