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SY55 UUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,102 mi
Last recorded82,102 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill and wheel arch (inner and edge) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material partially coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill and wheel arch (inner and edge) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Tailgate handle sticks in closed position.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 82,091 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front section of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear section of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material partially coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Tailgate handle sticks in closed position.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 64,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,823 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,823 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,022 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,745 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 27,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,736 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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 UUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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