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PK55 EHT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,766 mi
Last recorded46,766 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,766 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 46,766 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,705 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 44,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 37,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 37,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,472 miles

nal in n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,091 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 33,082 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,306 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,820 miles

slight bind o/s rear hub

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,355 miles

n/s/r outer rim damaged

slight oil l;eak on engin

Pass 13 Oct 2010 11,742 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,461 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,126 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 EHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EHT, 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 PK55 EHT registered?

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

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