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SY05 NFR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NFR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,321 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion at various points

Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,731 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2022 79,679 miles

corrosion visible but affecting structural strength around rear floor of body shell

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,012 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,423 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,397 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing wear on inner edge also some perishing to walls replacement imminent (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of wear to edge also some perishing replacement imminent (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,929 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,531 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,378 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 61,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,213 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,138 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,851 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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SY05 NFR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SY05 NFR, 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 SY05 NFR registered?

SY05 NFR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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