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PJ55 OUK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,522 mi
Last recorded43,522 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OUK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,065 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 41,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,937 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,977 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,856 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 OUK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

PJ55 OUK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is PJ55 OUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 OUK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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