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SW03 SAL

2025 Kia Picanto

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,883 mi
Last recorded22,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 SAL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2025
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 22,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 15,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 12,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 11,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 8,939 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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SW03 SAL is a 2025 Kia Picanto in Blue. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW03 SAL, 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 1 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW03 SAL?

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What year was SW03 SAL registered?

SW03 SAL is a 2025 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2025.

Is SW03 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 SAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW03 SAL have outstanding finance?

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