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SY55 NKA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

has had welding repairs to sills and subframe

radiator support panel coroded

rear tyres worn to inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,161 miles

rad support panel coroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,161 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

rad support panel coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,029 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 68,029 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,464 miles

all suspension componants corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 61,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all suspension componants corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,797 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,180 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,806 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,001 miles

both rear brakes slight bind

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY55 NKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY55 NKA, 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 SY55 NKA registered?

SY55 NKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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