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SW55 CZF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,846 mi
Last recorded52,846 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both hl lens scratched

stone chips in zone a & b

Fail 30 Mar 2015 52,846 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both hl lens scratched

stone chips in zone a & b

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishead and cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 30,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,322 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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SW55 CZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW55 CZF, 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 SW55 CZF registered?

SW55 CZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SW55 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 CZF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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