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PJ05 XZB

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XZB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 84,457 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 74,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding locking on ,no lining material on brake pads. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge no tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no lining material on brake pads causing brake to lock and not able to check wheel bearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a flat spot on tyre below legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc swept faces poor condition pitted and corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2020 71,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges wearing low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected ABS ring on outer cv joint starting to crack. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected ABS ring on outer cv joint starting to crack. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc inner face showing corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 71,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges wearing low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected ABS ring on outer cv joint starting to crack. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected ABS ring on outer cv joint starting to crack. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc inner face showing corrosion.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,305 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,950 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage 2x pipes damp with oil. (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 62,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage 2x pipes damp with oil. (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust section in poor condition ,corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,105 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,846 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 51,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,588 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 51,204 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s rear brake disc's in poor condition.

Fail 8 May 2013 51,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 48,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,548 miles

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

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

slight cracking on both front tyre walls

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,109 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 15,863 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)

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 XZB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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