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PJ05 GYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,576 mi
Last recorded76,576 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,576 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,576 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,280 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 73,280 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,240 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 51,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 30,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,444 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 GYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

PJ05 GYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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