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PK55 VLU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,084 mi
Last recorded76,084 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 76,084 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 64,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Outer cv boot starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 61,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Outer cv boot starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 58,155 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 54,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and rear tyres starting to crack in tread.

most brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

most suspension components showing corrosion.

some power steering pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,589 miles

Most brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Some suspension componants showing corrosion.

all coil springs have slight corrosion.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,643 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 27,643 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres srarting to crack and split,but no cords exposed.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,305 miles

both sides rear pads wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,932 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 VLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

PK55 VLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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