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PJ55 RZA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,883 mi
Last recorded57,883 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 57,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall cracking/ bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front damage

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

wipers smear

Pass 18 May 2019 53,450 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2019 53,450 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 26 May 2018 49,660 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 43,374 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,007 miles

Rear BRAKE PAD CHECK

Fail 3 Jun 2016 31,985 miles

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

Rear BRAKE PAD CHECK

Pass 26 May 2015 29,343 miles

CRACKS BOTH REAR TYRES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SPLIT WIPER BLADE

Pass 16 May 2014 26,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,240 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE SERVICE O/S/F HAS A SLIGHT BIND

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,853 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 9,186 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 RZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

PJ55 RZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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