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PJ55 DBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 94,431 miles

Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer/joining pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements n/s/r & o/s/r (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,992 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 93,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,280 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front area

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak rear silencer connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,242 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,005 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,004 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking off lower engine and gearbox area's all though underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 89,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring fractured (3.4.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring fractured (3.4.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Slight brake bind on offside front brake

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,357 miles

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

battery insecure unable to topple over

small cut o/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,324 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure unable to topple over

small cut o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,523 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)

n/s/rear tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

n/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 807 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

various underbody components corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 76,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,382 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,166 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,613 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 DBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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