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SX05 DFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,615 mi
Last recorded39,615 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 DFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,615 miles

severe surface rust on front suspension struts severe rust on rear axle

Fail 17 Jun 2019 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

severe surface rust on front suspension struts severe rust on rear axle

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 34,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,432 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,432 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 30,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,889 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 26,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,340 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 20,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,860 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 16,857 miles

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

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

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 DFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SX05 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

SX05 DFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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