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PF54 OLC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 OLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under bonnet excessively corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,091 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under bonnet excessively corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 105,172 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 105,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,618 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,326 miles

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,205 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,149 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 56,149 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,417 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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PF54 OLC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 PF54 OLC, 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 PF54 OLC registered?

PF54 OLC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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