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SW05 CGG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,799 mi
Last recorded53,799 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,799 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,025 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,799 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 46,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,422 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 36,422 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,199 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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SW05 CGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW05 CGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 CGG registered?

SW05 CGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is SW05 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 CGG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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