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SV55 OEY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,026 mi
Last recorded122,026 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,835 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 113,835 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,448 miles

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

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

brake back plates are rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2016 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring is broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake back plates are rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 96,635 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)

movement in both front top suspension mounts

offside rear shock damp

Pass 13 May 2014 86,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 86,372 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 74,870 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 May 2013 74,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wipers are in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2012 65,277 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,265 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber is covered with a slight misting of oil.

Pass 5 May 2010 41,988 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges.

Nearside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 16 May 2009 30,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,299 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 OEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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