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SP55 PCY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,479 mi
Last recorded94,479 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 PCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,479 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,942 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,510 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 63,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2011 63,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,049 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,253 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 PCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

SP55 PCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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