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SY55 UUD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,344 mi
Last recorded49,344 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 49,344 miles

Front Brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,606 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,992 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 32,991 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,360 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,155 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edge

front brake discs rusty at edges

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,441 miles

front brake discs rusty at inner face

front tyres worn at inner edge

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 UUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 SY55 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

SY55 UUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SY55 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 UUD 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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