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SV55 OFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,937 mi
Last recorded91,937 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 91,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 88,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 84,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 81,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 77,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,989 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,352 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,480 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn To Metal

N/S/F Tyre Flat (No Sign Of Puncture)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Brake Pipe Corroded (After Flexi)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 40,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs badly pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,721 miles

osr tyre perished

rear discs very rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2010 29,721 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr tyre perished

rear discs very rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,898 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 23,898 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,814 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 19,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

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

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