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PK55 EHS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,926 mi
Last recorded113,926 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 EHS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2023 113,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 27% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 103,972 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 103,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake effort only met minimum requirement

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,736 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres edgers wearing

exhaust rear flange corroded and front flexie deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,361 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 49,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 36,050 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,688 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,741 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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PK55 EHS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PK55 EHS, 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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PK55 EHS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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