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SY05 XLW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,429 mi
Last recorded50,429 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XLW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS EXCITOR RING CORRODED AND SPLIT (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 50,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,845 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 49,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,307 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 XLW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

SY05 XLW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is SY05 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 XLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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