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SS05 APR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,117 mi
Last recorded94,117 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 APR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 94,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2026 94,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 86,560 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,531 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2024 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,176 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,002 miles

Brake fluid resivoir slightly low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,202 miles

165/60/14

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2021 55,200 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

165/60/14

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,124 miles

Exhaust system is rusty

Slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Fail 3 Aug 2020 49,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is rusty

Offside rear brake disc is discoloured

Slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,778 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 47,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 47,218 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 47,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,800 miles

Brake pads worn all round

Clutch worn and heavy

Fail 2 Aug 2017 46,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pads worn all round

Clutch worn and heavy

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,524 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2016 42,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,762 miles

clutch very stiff

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,210 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal very stiff

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,994 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,441 miles

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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SS05 APR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SS05 APR, 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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SS05 APR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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