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PJ55 WYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,926 mi
Last recorded98,926 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2019 98,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 94,574 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,813 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,857 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack

Rear rear wiper spit

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and front is cracked (6.3.1d)

exhaust has minor blow

Fail 13 Dec 2016 80,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working near front side light is inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has minor blow

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack

Rear rear wiper spit

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and front is cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outeredges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outeredges

Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,009 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel slight resistance when rotating

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel slight resistance when rotating

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 49,103 miles

25% inbalance on front brake. 25% is mot limit.

Offside front and rear brakes have slight bind!!

Fail 22 Dec 2012 49,103 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

22% inbalance on front brakes! 25% is MOT limit.

Offside front and rear brakes have slight bind!!

Pass 24 Dec 2011 37,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osf wiper split

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,043 miles

Lip on brake discs!

low fuel light on!

Fail 22 Dec 2010 28,043 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Lip on brake discs!

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low fuel light on!

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,875 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,110 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 WYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WYC, 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 WYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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