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SV55 FUB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 FUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 92,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 92,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside surface corrosion.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 85,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Surface Corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,778 miles

Nearside Rear cluster damaged

Offside Front wearing outer edge

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

under vside corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,778 miles

Nearside Rear cluster damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wearing outer edge

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

under vside corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 75,973 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 71,853 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 71,852 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,469 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four Have Slight Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F And O/S/F Brake Back Plates Badly Corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 64,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded All Four Have Slight Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F And O/S/F Brake Back Plates Badly Corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,534 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,838 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

both front coil springs corroding.

engine management light on.

nearside front indicator side repeater lens condensating.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

unable to check condition of FRONT & REAR brake pads due to wheel & trim type fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 48,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.

both front coil springs corroding.

engine management light on.

nearside front indicator side repeater lens condensating.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

unable to check condition of FRONT & REAR brake pads due to wheel & trim type fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tail gate (6.2.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,902 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 33,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,836 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,373 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 29,368 miles

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

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

Rear disc Badly pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 21,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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 FUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 FUB, 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 FUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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