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SY55 OGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 OGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,369 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 67,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,262 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,158 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,935 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,894 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 44,894 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

0/s rear disc pitted

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

front discs worn and lipped.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 44,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

0/s rear disc pitted

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

front discs worn and lipped.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,869 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

Fail 8 Oct 2008 8,868 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

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 OGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY55 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

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

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