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PJ55 CZP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,033 mi
Last recorded93,033 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 CZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2018 93,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,447 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 62,447 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 50,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 44,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 17 Dec 2011 36,467 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,726 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,278 miles

2-front tyres scubbed on outer edges

2-rear tyre scrubbed on outer edges

o/s door has slight damage

Fail 18 Dec 2009 22,278 miles

2-front tyres scubbed on outer edges

2-rear tyre scrubbed on outer edges

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s door has slight damage

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,838 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 16,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 CZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PJ55 CZP, 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 PJ55 CZP registered?

PJ55 CZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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