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PJ05 SKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,464 mi
Last recorded83,464 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 83,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear sills repaired

Pass 29 Aug 2022 71,040 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides mounting points outer inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides or has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 70,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 58,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 53,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,714 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,575 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both feeding flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feeding flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven discs badly corroded (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 43,144 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 37,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 32,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,260 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,914 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,977 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 SKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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