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SV05 HUU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,779 mi
Last recorded133,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,779 miles

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump rusty ()

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 133,776 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak sump rusty ()

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator support crossmember rusted and holed

slight drag on offside front brake

surfaces of both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2016 128,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator support crossmember rusted and holed

slight drag on offside front brake

surfaces of both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,159 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all four coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished between treads but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 14 Jul 2015 118,156 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all four coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished between treads but not exposing ply/cord

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sides front brakes gripping slightly

n/s rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 22 Jul 2013 101,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,520 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,473 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 92,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 74,196 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,057 miles

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

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

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 HUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV05 HUU, 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 HUU registered?

SV05 HUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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