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PJ05 HWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,048 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,058 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,057 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,396 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 59,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 1 May 2015 59,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,580 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,579 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,372 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 45,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper is split

Fail 28 Apr 2012 45,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper is split

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 40,768 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,646 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall worn

Pass 5 May 2010 36,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 31,234 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,830 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 19,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HWM, 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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PJ05 HWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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