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PJ55 UDE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UDE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 88,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 88,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc badly pitted & corroded. (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central brake light inoperative.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak gearbox. ()

sub power lead poorly routed & hanging down.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,303 miles

Advise attention to bonnet safety catch.

Cracks noted in both rear tyres.

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,908 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,894 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,240 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,490 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 UDE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDE, 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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PJ55 UDE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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