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SV55 EWP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,351 mi
Last recorded125,351 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 EWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,351 miles

Both front wiper arms deteriorated

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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

Outer fuel flap won't stay closed but fuel cap secure and sealed

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Various brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,980 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip on n/s steering rack gaiter broken but gaiter still secure at time of test

exhausy front mounting bracket insecure but exhaust adequately supported

o/s front brake gripping slightly

oil level low

outer tailgate handle sticking

surface corrosion on both front brake discs(o/s worse)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 113,974 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip on n/s steering rack gaiter broken but gaiter still secure at time of test

exhausy front mounting bracket insecure but exhaust adequately supported

o/s front brake gripping slightly

oil level low

outer tailgate handle sticking

surface corrosion on both front brake discs(o/s worse)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 113,974 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch seized

clip broken on nearside steering rack gaiter

engine oil low

exhaust front mounting bracket not secure but exhaust still adequately supported

rear tailgate outer door handle sticking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear tailgate outer door handle sticking

steering rack gaiter clip broken on nearside

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear tailgate outer door handle sticking

steering rack gaiter clip broken on nearside

Fail 27 Sep 2011 83,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,700 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,093 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sides rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

n/s rear brake disc inner surface badly pitted

various metal brake pipes in engine slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sides rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

n/s rear brake disc inner surface badly pitted

various metal brake pipes in engine slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipe at rack very rusty and damp but no leaks at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 41,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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SV55 EWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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