CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE55 KZJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,086 mi
Last recorded47,086 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 KZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,086 miles

advise tracking check due to tyre wear

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,086 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise tracking check due to tyre wear

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,473 miles

Engine oil filter leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil filter leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,038 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE55 KZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE55 KZJ, 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 PE55 KZJ?

You can check the full history of PE55 KZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE55 KZJ registered?

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

Is PE55 KZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 KZJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE55 KZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE55 KZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.