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PJ55 RYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,681 mi
Last recorded72,681 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,335 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

rear tyres cracking/perishing slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,637 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant level between low and maximum.

Fail 2 Mar 2019 64,500 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant level between low and maximum.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS target ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 55,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS target ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 46,838 miles

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

wheel arch loose

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,014 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,528 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,919 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 3,551 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 RYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

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

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