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PK55 XLC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,432 mi
Last recorded41,432 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 XLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,432 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 9 Nov 2018 41,432 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

battery loose but not insecure

coolent header tank low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,719 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2015 36,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,163 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre step tread

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front brakes have slight bind

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre step tread

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,537 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 33,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,726 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 31,726 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 27,176 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,650 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,648 miles

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

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 XLC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

PK55 XLC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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