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PJ55 HRG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,148 mi
Last recorded30,148 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HRG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 30,148 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 30,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 25,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 23,874 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 23,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 22,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 20,025 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,077 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 17,885 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 17,885 miles

Front registration plate insecure reffitted (6.3.1b)

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 23 Nov 2015 16,677 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 15,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 12,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 11,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,615 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,593 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 HRG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

PJ55 HRG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is PJ55 HRG safe to buy?

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