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WV05 SJO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 SJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,044 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,685 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 21,685 miles

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

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

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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WV05 SJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WV05 SJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV05 SJO?

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What year was WV05 SJO registered?

WV05 SJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is WV05 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 SJO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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