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PK55 EHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,708 mi
Last recorded85,708 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 EHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive 20 mm in 5 mins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 85,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive 20 mm in 5 mins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears through clips, side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to offside rear axle tube, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,546 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak. (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing through grommet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking through inner wing grommet (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears through clips, side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to offside rear axle tube, not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing through grommet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,863 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,731 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,731 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,395 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,519 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,731 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2011 44,128 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,356 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 EHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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