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PJ54 NWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,792 mi
Last recorded50,792 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 NWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,792 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 50,792 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 44,515 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 44,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 41,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 41,845 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 40,348 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,496 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,640 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 37,640 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,334 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 12 Jan 2017 32,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light inop

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,076 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jan 2012 14,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,503 miles

oil cap missing?

Pass 14 Jan 2010 10,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,716 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 8,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,589 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension upper support bearing when suspended

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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PJ54 NWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ54 NWK, 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 PJ54 NWK registered?

PJ54 NWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is PJ54 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ54 NWK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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