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PJ55 UDH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,174 mi
Last recorded55,174 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,453 miles

N/S/F Inner CV boot/Cover loosing grease from outer clip

O/S/F Brake binding slightly. Not noticable on Roller Brake Tester

Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,453 miles

N/S/F Inner CV boot/Cover loosing grease from outer clip

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly. Not noticable on Roller Brake Tester

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,976 miles

o s r brake disc corroded and discoloured

slight bind from o s r brake

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake discs

unable to see front and rear brake pads [wheel trims fitted]

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,133 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 UDH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

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

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