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SY55 OGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,067 mi
Last recorded103,067 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 OGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,898 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 76,897 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,842 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

oil level on minimum

Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,430 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2012 40,126 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in nsr tyre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 39,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,503 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,503 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,190 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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SY55 OGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY55 OGU, 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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SY55 OGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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