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PE55 PXW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 84,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,980 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 80,974 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 77,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts slight freeplay

Fail 20 Feb 2023 77,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front top strut mounts slight freeplay

Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,868 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,238 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 73,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,608 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,997 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,838 miles

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

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,827 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,114 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside 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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PE55 PXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PXW, 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 PE55 PXW registered?

PE55 PXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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