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PJ55 UDG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,273 mi
Last recorded95,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UDG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,824 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside & Offside (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,379 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,812 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,304 miles

o/s rear brake disc pitterd

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,145 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 30,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,621 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UDG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

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

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