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PK55 UEM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,893 mi
Last recorded101,893 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,893 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,893 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,144 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 98,144 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,308 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,947 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 30 Jan 2014 78,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2014 78,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 70,507 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light out

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,213 miles

bearing? noise audible on road test

Fail 19 Jan 2010 27,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 21,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,042 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 UEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

PK55 UEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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The MOT history for PK55 UEM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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