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SX05 CUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,670 mi
Last recorded118,670 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 CUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 108,685 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 108,685 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 103,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 99,550 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,589 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,707 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,617 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,398 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,123 miles

rear brake discs corroded at edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,511 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,406 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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SX05 CUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SX05 CUA, 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 SX05 CUA registered?

SX05 CUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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