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PJ55 OTS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,133 mi
Last recorded101,133 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,133 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracked In Sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Mount Slight Play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,856 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 86,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,386 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,010 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,518 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,056 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 OTS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

PJ55 OTS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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