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SY55 OHD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 OHD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,702 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 84,688 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,711 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,538 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 49,538 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,440 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 36,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,215 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,109 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,183 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 OHD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OHD, 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 OHD registered?

SY55 OHD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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