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PJ05 XYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025
Fail 3 Oct 2025 69,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 62,951 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S(Cloudy) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 59,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,651 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,144 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 52,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,651 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 46,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding on

Fail 12 Mar 2018 46,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged but still operates correctly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing on the inside (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,748 miles

Exhaust has General Corrosion

Exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,065 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,050 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,290 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,271 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,167 miles

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules

Slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 16 Apr 2012 34,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules

Slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 11 May 2011 31,982 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 31,959 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,478 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 6 May 2009 24,900 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,289 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 XYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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