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PE55 KZC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,567 mi
Last recorded60,567 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 KZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,720 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside+nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,630 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts in offside rear tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,219 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres side walls splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,847 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s side repeaters faded

rear brake discs worn

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads due to trims fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,514 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,477 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,781 miles

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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PE55 KZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PE55 KZC, 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

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What year was PE55 KZC registered?

PE55 KZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is PE55 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 KZC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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