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PJ55 HRP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,598 mi
Last recorded19,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 19,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 16,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 14,054 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 Jan 2020 11,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 7,074 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 6,782 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 6,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 6,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 5,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 5,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 4,675 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 2,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 2,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 2,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 1,708 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 HRP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

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

Is PJ55 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 HRP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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