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PJ05 CYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,366 mi
Last recorded72,366 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 CYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 72,366 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 72,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 66,854 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre has very slight bulge on sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 52,277 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 43,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 35,575 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 30,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 30,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 13,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2008 8,158 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 CYZ 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 80%.

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 CYZ, 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 CYZ registered?

PJ05 CYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is PJ05 CYZ safe to buy?

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