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SV55 DZN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,825 mi
Last recorded44,825 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 DZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe getting very rusty in other places

radiator support panel excessively corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,171 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

n/s front lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover insecure at lower end but preventing ingress of dirt

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

screen damage outside swept area

tailgate outer handle sticking

Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,171 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

n/s front lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover insecure at lower end but preventing ingress of dirt

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

screen damage outside swept area

tailgate outer handle sticking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front brake gripping slightly

rear tailgate outer handle sticking

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 4 Oct 2012 32,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front abs rings broken

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear tailgate outer handle sticking

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,949 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

b/s rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

o/s front brake disc slightly rusty / pitted

oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen damage outside swept area

Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,072 miles

both front tyres getting perished

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 DZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV55 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

SV55 DZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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