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PJ05 CYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,293 mi
Last recorded133,293 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 CYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2015 133,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 133,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 120,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2013 103,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,971 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,371 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,488 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PJ05 CYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ05 CYP, 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 PJ05 CYP registered?

PJ05 CYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is PJ05 CYP safe to buy?

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