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SP55 DKV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 DKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,112 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s n/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,588 miles

Parking brake on limit @ 16%

Fail 3 Dec 2021 98,588 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake on limit @ 16%

Pass 2 Jan 2021 96,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,032 miles

N\S & O\S\F & N\S\R TYRE WALLS CRACKED SLIGHTLY

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

Slight blow in exhaust downpipe

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,340 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,284 miles

Front registration plate slightly faded

Slight damage to O\S\F & N\S\R outer tyre walls

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,381 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)

Washers weak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,923 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,975 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 26,302 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 26,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,556 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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SP55 DKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP55 DKV, 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 SP55 DKV registered?

SP55 DKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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