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SV55 EWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,627 mi
Last recorded102,627 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 EWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,627 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd safety catch In-op

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,249 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd Safety Catch Inoperative. (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,209 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd Safety Catch Inoperative. (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,416 miles

BONNET SAFTEY CATCH SIEZED

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 76,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET SAFTEY CATCH SIEZED

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 71,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,560 miles

All four tyres cracking

Flat spot on offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2017 60,157 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,600 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 47,988 miles

n/s front brake gripping very slightly

oil level on low mark

straw under bonnet

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,421 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,934 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)

offside rear tyre perished but still ok at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,952 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 24,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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