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PL05 CRJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

90,479 mi
Last recorded90,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 CRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2023 90,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,792 miles

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 85,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s rear shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s rear shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 82,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 77,050 miles

Front (BOTH) NS- OS tyres wearing close to the limit also cracked 165/60/14

Lower engine mount worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear brake discs slight corroded and lipped

knock at the front but unable to detect location

Fail 31 May 2019 77,050 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front (BOTH) NS- OS tyres wearing close to the limit also cracked 165/60/14

Lower engine mount worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear brake discs slight corroded and lipped

knock at the front but unable to detect location

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 65,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking no cords or wires showing

Offside Front tyre tread cracking no cords or wires showing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,870 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint pinch bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brakes due to hand brake sticking (cable or caliper)

both front tyres perished/cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,364 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,011 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,477 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 51,477 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,094 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 39,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,660 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 30,839 miles

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

advise high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,839 miles

advise high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,160 miles

N/s/f tyre tread worn to 3mm

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,374 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 20,368 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 14,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,980 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 CRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 PL05 CRJ, 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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PL05 CRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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