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PJ55 RYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,653 mi
Last recorded35,653 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,653 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 35,368 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 35,366 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,903 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 34,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 33,760 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 33,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,466 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,634 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre side wall damage

nsr tyre side wall damage

osf tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,163 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 17,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers worn

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 RYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

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

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