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PJ55 RYY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 64,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 165/60r14 not repairable ()

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2020 59,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 165/60r14 not repairable ()

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,185 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 52,182 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,612 miles

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated - not leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,355 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,940 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,996 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,620 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 May 2011 34,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 34,357 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,645 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 RYY 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 70%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

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

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