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SP55 NZF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,256 mi
Last recorded118,256 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 97,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 77,197 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 77,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side rear tyre has small cracks in inner side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 NZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP55 NZF, 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

How do I check the history of SP55 NZF?

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What year was SP55 NZF registered?

SP55 NZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SP55 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 NZF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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