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SP55 ZRD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,508 mi
Last recorded74,508 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,508 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre section (7.1.2)

Lower bracket on CAT broken, exhaust still supported.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight bind both front brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,702 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front no plate cracked but still secure and legible

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 59,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,778 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,778 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,475 miles

front no plate cracked but still secure

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,850 miles

front no plate cracked but still secure

nearside front tyre side wall cut but not through to cords

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 ZRD 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 72.7%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

SP55 ZRD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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