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PLZ 8841

2005 Kia Picanto

Bronze Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,164 mi
Last recorded39,164 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 8841
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 37,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,748 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 36,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,106 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 27,106 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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PLZ 8841 is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Bronze with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PLZ 8841, 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 PLZ 8841 registered?

PLZ 8841 is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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