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PL05 CNU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,706 mi
Last recorded62,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 CNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 59,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 55,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,570 miles

Bonnet catches on scuttle trim when opening/closing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2020 51,569 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catches on scuttle trim when opening/closing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 49,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 49,645 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 40,793 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 40,791 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,163 miles

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

Offside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 18 May 2015 26,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,538 miles

Hand brake lever on o/s/r breke calper a little sized

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,398 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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PL05 CNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PL05 CNU, 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 PL05 CNU registered?

PL05 CNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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