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PE55 PYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,748 mi
Last recorded32,748 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 PYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,748 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing,offside front abs ring damaged.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,561 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,083 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,614 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,651 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 26,650 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,204 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 9,204 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 PYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

PE55 PYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 PYG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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