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SP55 XNF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,613 mi
Last recorded76,613 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XNF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2013 64,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,025 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 61,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake excess travel

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,014 miles

All brakes have slight bind

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs corroded but complete

Front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

O/s wing repeater worn in colour

O/s/f ball joint little play

O/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

O/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak

Rear brake discs and pads slightly pitted and worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,755 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 33,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,204 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 26,204 miles

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

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 XNF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 XNF, 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 XNF registered?

SP55 XNF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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