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SW05 NZF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,731 mi
Last recorded46,731 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 46,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,296 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,106 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 45,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 44,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 42,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 37,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 36,047 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,169 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 21,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,208 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 27,207 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,706 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 NZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NZF, 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

How do I check the history of SW05 NZF?

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What year was SW05 NZF registered?

SW05 NZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SW05 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 NZF shows 18 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 SW05 NZF have outstanding finance?

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