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PLZ 3642

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 3642
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 94,943 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 64,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,777 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 55,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 47,714 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 47,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 35,873 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,905 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 31,779 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,138 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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PLZ 3642 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLZ 3642, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLZ 3642 registered?

PLZ 3642 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is PLZ 3642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 3642 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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