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PJ05 DHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,879 miles

front brake discs inner faces lipped an corroded

front fog lights inop

front wipers smearing slightly

rear brake pads very low

rocker gasket leaking oil

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,794 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front side light dim

nearside inner cv boot weeping grease

water in engine oil

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,654 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,885 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,084 miles

brake fluid looks low...

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,179 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 DHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

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

Is PJ05 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 DHV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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