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PJ05 SMU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,464 mi
Last recorded83,464 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,464 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,096 miles

Offside wiper splitting

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,706 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 SMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMU, 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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How do I check the history of PJ05 SMU?

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What year was PJ05 SMU registered?

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

Is PJ05 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 SMU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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