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PL05 JSV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,489 mi
Last recorded30,489 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 JSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,489 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 30,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 30,121 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,649 miles

underside corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,070 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 25,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,350 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 24,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 22,537 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,586 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,526 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 10 Jun 2015 17,526 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)

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,105 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,039 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,160 miles

cuts in front tyres

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 JSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

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

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