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PK55 UEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,343 mi
Last recorded71,343 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 UEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,343 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 71,343 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 60,239 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel restricted movement

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,433 miles

165/60/14 both rear tyres cracking

front discs backing plate corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 53,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,934 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,285 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SCRUBBING INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Jul 2016 48,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front TYRE SCRUBBING INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,642 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 42,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 35,899 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,821 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 23,395 miles

rear offside tyre cracking

Fail 1 May 2012 23,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,812 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,610 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 15,610 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 12,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge-165/60x14

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,012 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge-165/60x14

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 UEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

PK55 UEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is PK55 UEJ safe to buy?

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