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PK55 EMJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,110 mi
Last recorded91,110 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,110 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,108 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,756 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,173 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,604 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EMJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

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

Is PK55 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 EMJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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