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PJ55 RYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 156,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 156,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,409 miles

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

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))

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

corrosion to both outer sills at rear & offside rear wheel arch

Fail 24 Sep 2019 152,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring corroded/cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills at rear & offside rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2018 149,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 145,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear hand brake performance low just passed,advise for next service

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 138,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 134,618 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 31 May 2013 130,508 miles

All road tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both outer rear seat belts slow to return.

Corrosion forming on O/S/R metal brake pipe.

Heavy corrosion on both front coil springs.

O/S/F and O/S/R brakes slightly binding.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Unable to check rear brake pads.

Wear on brake pedal rubber.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 126,000 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 74,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 RYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

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

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