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SX05 ETO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 ETO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

the secondary locking devise for the bonnet needs freeing off

Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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the exhaust system is rusty in places

the secondary locking devise for the bonnet needs freeing off

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,474 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 44,322 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake fluid worning light switch broken

front exhaust flex pipe loose

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,322 miles

front exhaust flex pipe loose

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

brake fluid worning light switch broken

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,090 miles

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

n.s.r tyre 2.5mm

rear discs inner edge corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,268 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 20,866 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,255 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 ETO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETO, 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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SX05 ETO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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