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SP55 OAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,863 mi
Last recorded115,863 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 OAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 115,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,792 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,244 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,439 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,704 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 97,919 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

osf brake disc wearing

osr disc heated and pitted

slight front brake bind

slight rear brake bind

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,919 miles

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

oil leak

osf brake disc wearing

osr disc heated and pitted

slight front brake bind

slight rear brake bind

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,914 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)

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,824 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 OAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OAE, 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 OAE registered?

SP55 OAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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