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PJ05 DHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,044 mi
Last recorded62,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 DHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 62,044 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,263 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 50,358 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 50,357 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,970 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,454 miles

nsf tyre warn, side wall damage

Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex and back box (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working osf side light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only no hand brake (3.1.2)

nsf tyre warn, side wall damage

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,982 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm limit on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,995 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)

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 DHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ05 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

PJ05 DHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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