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SV55 DZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,969 mi
Last recorded51,969 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 DZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,500 miles

Front and rear brake disc friction suurfaces in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,481 miles

Brake disc friction surfaces rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,845 miles

both rear tyres perished at edges but not excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,947 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 27,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 22,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 22,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,249 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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SV55 DZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV55 DZG, 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 SV55 DZG registered?

SV55 DZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is SV55 DZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 DZG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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