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PJ55 CZO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,982 mi
Last recorded98,982 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 CZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 98,982 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 95,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,457 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 90,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,480 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,931 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Oct 2017 76,709 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,100 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,174 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,604 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 62,604 miles

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,590 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Eml is on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,409 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim was too high, now adjusted correct aim, but still slightly too far to the right

o/s/f wheel binding.

service brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,695 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,940 miles

middle brrake light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2009 29,940 miles

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

middle brrake light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,805 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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PJ55 CZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PJ55 CZO, 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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PJ55 CZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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