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SW05 PMU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,186 mi
Last recorded30,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 PMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corrode/pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,190 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 PMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU?

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What year was SW05 PMU registered?

SW05 PMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is SW05 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 PMU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 PMU have outstanding finance?

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