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SP05 RXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,733 mi
Last recorded74,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 74,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,478 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 71,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,724 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,724 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,087 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,597 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,901 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,901 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 May 2010 39,449 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,100 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,493 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 RXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

SP05 RXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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