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PJ05 ODM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,682 mi
Last recorded93,682 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ODM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight binding

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,375 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 76,747 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack on side walls

rear brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 67,571 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall / cracked slightly / wearing low

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 2 May 2012 59,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,299 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 May 2010 41,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 35,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 27,133 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 ODM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ODM, 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 ODM registered?

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

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