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2005 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration SW05AXG
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1099cc
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- Expired 12 Oct 2024
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,539 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- slight play at nearside top mount
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,992 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,992 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,539 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,346 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 61,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,712 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,869 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven 54% (3.7.B.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- front brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,802 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 10 Jun 202622 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,591 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 10 Jun 20263 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just pass (3.5.1i)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,582 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 33,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,071 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 10 Jun 202613 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 27,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,070 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 10 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,283 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2013 10 Jun 202615 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
16 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,654 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 10 Jun 202616 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
17 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,915 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011 10 Jun 202614 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,060 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 16,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,063 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2009 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW05AXG was registered on 2005-05-19
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