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SV55 OEX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,976 mi
Last recorded92,976 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,976 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,968 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 86,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,414 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 61,414 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 52,346 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2010 42,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,190 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 31,190 miles

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

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

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

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 OEX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

SV55 OEX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SV55 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 OEX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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