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SX05 ETJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,816 mi
Last recorded39,816 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,816 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 39,522 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

air bag light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,159 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,159 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,258 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 18,258 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ETJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

SX05 ETJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is SX05 ETJ safe to buy?

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