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PE55 UZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,112 mi
Last recorded24,112 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 UZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 24,112 miles

Offside Front wing corroded, outside prescribed area

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 24,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front wing corroded, outside prescribed area

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 23,497 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2024 23,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Oct 2023 22,811 miles

age related rust on front sub frame and arms

both rear coil springs corroded

both sills getting corroded at rear

near side rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,115 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tyres cracked between tread

front sub frame and arms rusty

handbrake low in effort

off side sill rusty

both front tyres cracked at edges

Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,328 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged -Outer rim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides -Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 20,662 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 19,989 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 19,988 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides-n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides -n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 18,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 18,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 17,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 17,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer edge badly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,617 miles

Body damage - O/S/F Wing

Rear tyre treads low

Slight play in top strut mountings

Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,998 miles

Body damage - O/S/F Wing and Bumper

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,463 miles

Body damage - o/s/f wing and bumper.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,534 miles

Front bumper damaged - O/S Corner

Pass 21 Oct 2009 5,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 3,558 miles

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

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

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 UZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

PE55 UZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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