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SP55 ZRU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,571 mi
Last recorded130,571 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,571 miles

All discs poor / worn

Oil leak

Play in suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,246 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 120,243 miles

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise engine management light on

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,770 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Nov 2013 111,765 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008

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

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

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

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 ZRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

SP55 ZRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SP55 ZRU safe to buy?

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