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SW55 CZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,206 mi
Last recorded58,206 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,206 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,141 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 57,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2017 51,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

boot compartment full not checked

Fail 24 Sep 2016 43,332 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

boot compartment full not checked

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 37,489 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc slightly corroded

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 34,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2015 34,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,019 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,185 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,079 miles

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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SW55 CZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CZL, 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.

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What year was SW55 CZL registered?

SW55 CZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for SW55 CZL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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