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PJ05 ODS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ODS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,661 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 69,661 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,957 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 64,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs appear worn

Pass 12 May 2010 40,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 32,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 25,796 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 ODS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

PJ05 ODS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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