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SV05 GWG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,248 mi
Last recorded105,248 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 105,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,569 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 80,305 miles

0ffside front brake pipe corroded

bot rear coil springs corroded

oil sump corroded and leaking oil

rubber on brake pedal wearing on edge

Fail 7 May 2013 80,305 miles

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

0ffside front brake pipe corroded

bot rear coil springs corroded

oil sump corroded and leaking oil

rubber on brake pedal wearing on edge

Pass 3 May 2012 51,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 51,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 37,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 32,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,050 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2008 25,851 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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SV05 GWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV05 GWG, 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 SV05 GWG registered?

SV05 GWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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