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PJ05 CYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,590 mi
Last recorded82,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 CYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower drop link dust cover cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 80,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 79,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 79,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,547 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear brake has a light misting of fluid

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,598 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped by wear

clutch operation stiff/poor

Fail 21 May 2015 48,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both front brake discs lipped by wear

clutch operation stiff/poor

nearside rear tyre very badly perished please replace asap

Pass 22 May 2014 43,433 miles

n/s/r wheel arch has body damage

Fail 22 May 2014 43,433 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch has body damage

Pass 29 May 2013 34,935 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2012 28,396 miles

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2011 21,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 17,003 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,081 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,194 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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PJ05 CYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

PJ05 CYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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