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PJ55 CZY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,871 mi
Last recorded64,871 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 CZY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 64,871 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,652 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced .

Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,652 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brakes imbalanced .

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,551 miles

Rear brake disc's scored

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

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 16 Dec 2010 52,044 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 52,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,609 miles

advise front sidelights dim

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 22 Dec 2009 46,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front sidelights dim

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,449 miles

front wipers weak/smearing

nearside wing mirror loose

Fail 23 Dec 2008 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front wipers weak/smearing

nearside wing mirror loose

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 CZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ55 CZY registered?

PJ55 CZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is PJ55 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 CZY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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