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AO55 PNZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,209 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 89,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,901 miles

Childseat fitted nearside rear.

Front brake pads wearing, discs lipped.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear configured as dog seat.

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

Rear brake discs, slight lip.

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,901 miles

Childseat fitted nearside rear.

Front brake pads wearing, discs lipped.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear configured as dog seat.

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

Rear brake discs, slight lip.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washers poor.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,555 miles

Exhaust flexi, support mesh broken.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Park brake hard to apply.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,740 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,616 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2008 26,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO55 PNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AO55 PNZ, 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 AO55 PNZ registered?

AO55 PNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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