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PJ05 SKZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,928 mi
Last recorded66,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,928 miles

Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Movement in both front top suspension mountings

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre tread wearing low

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear brake operation/balance requires attention

Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Movement in both front top suspension mountings

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre tread wearing low

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear brake operation/balance requires attention

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,487 miles

Both front and both rear suspension springs corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust corroded

Front member/radiator support corroded

Nearside rear lamp unit condensated

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside front trackrod end gaiter perished

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear brake back plates badly corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 61,487 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing/rear exhaust box insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear brake back plates badly corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Both front and both rear suspension springs corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust corroded

Front member/radiator support corroded

Nearside rear lamp unit condensated

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside front trackrod end gaiter perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,838 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,838 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,984 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,572 miles

o/s ans n/s front tyres have age related cracks

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,990 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 40,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,055 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 36,055 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,336 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 31,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,687 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,469 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 SKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

PJ05 SKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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