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SV55 ECW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,444 mi
Last recorded78,444 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ECW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,610 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded . (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,747 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,099 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 ECW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

SV55 ECW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SV55 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 ECW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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