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SV55 WXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,904 mi
Last recorded118,904 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 WXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

both outer sills corroded at front but outwith any prescribed areas

underside coated in underseal & obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 118,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in 2 places at centre (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet safety catch sticking

both outer sills corroded at front but outwith any prescribed areas

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

underside coated in underseal & obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,853 miles

Bonnet secondary catch not operating

Both headlamps project a poor beam pattern

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 114,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Bonnet secondary catch not operating

Both headlamps project a poor beam pattern

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Under load - PRS (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,507 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 109,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,116 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,776 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 91,776 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,968 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,826 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,862 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,328 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,328 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,306 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 WXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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