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PK05 CJE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,597 mi
Last recorded59,597 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 CJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,597 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 56,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 52,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes corroded / requires pipes replacing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Corroded and holed near rear suspesion mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Corroded and holed near rear suspesion mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,756 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,157 miles

Bonnet secondary catch inoperative.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 45,157 miles

Bonnet secondary catch inoperative.

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing found beneath the seat. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,510 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 42,501 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,776 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 6 Jul 2016 40,776 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

both front and passenger rear tyres badly perished/splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,296 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 36,296 miles

Rear Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,174 miles

light cracks O/S/R tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,701 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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PK05 CJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK05 CJE, 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 PK05 CJE registered?

PK05 CJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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