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SV55 OEZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,014 mi
Last recorded86,014 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OEZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,556 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,221 miles

handbrake lever although working has slight play

nearside and offside front tyres cracked along tread

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,221 miles

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

handbrake lever although working has slight play

nearside and offside front tyres cracked along tread

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,929 miles

all tyres starting to crack from the centre

Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,929 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack from the centre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,429 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,429 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,429 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,880 miles

nearside front passanger side door mirror glass missing and plastic seround broken

Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front passanger side door mirror glass missing and plastic seround broken

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,774 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 OEZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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