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SP55 ZPY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,751 mi
Last recorded89,751 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,751 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

brake pedal anti-slip wearing through

Fail 8 Jul 2014 89,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti-slip wearing through

near-side front tyre bald at outer edge

near-side rear tyre 2mm

off-side front tyre 2mm

large nail in near-side front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,666 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

both rear tyres splitting

brake pedal anti-slip worn

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,402 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 tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,214 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,815 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 16,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 16,442 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 ZPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ZPY, 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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SP55 ZPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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