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PJ55 OUH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,442 mi
Last recorded118,442 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OUH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,442 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,442 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,601 miles

Exhaust clamp very corroded (exhaust joint also looks corroded)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from sump and filter

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F and N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F and N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 70,031 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,234 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,815 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,485 miles

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,932 miles

N/S/F wheel rim slightly dented

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,932 miles

N/S/F wheel rim slightly dented

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)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUH, 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 OUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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