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PK55 ELO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,023 mi
Last recorded38,023 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 ELO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 38,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper damp

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

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))

Pass 7 May 2021 34,810 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 34,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil sump corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,359 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 31,359 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 29,300 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,483 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,077 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 24,768 miles

center stop not working

Fail 29 Nov 2014 24,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center stop not working

Pass 21 Nov 2013 23,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2012 20,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,711 miles

nsr tyre side wall cracked

osf tyre side wall damage also low on the inner edge

osr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,624 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 10,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ELO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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