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PLZ 9410

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,065 mi
Last recorded89,065 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 9410
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 89,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,931 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 82,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 78,672 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 78,672 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,573 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 78,571 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front seat belt is freying

Fail 15 Oct 2021 68,188 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front seat belt is freying

Oil level is low

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,600 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 59,600 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,169 miles

165/60r14

park brake efficiency 18%

Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

165/60r14

park brake efficiency 18%

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,540 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 53,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front top mount slight play

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING.. (3.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (3.4.2)

both front top suspension mounts have slight play.

slight bind on rear wheels

Fail 10 Mar 2015 47,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,535 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front top suspension mounts worn

exhaust system in poor condition rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,916 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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PLZ 9410 is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PLZ 9410, 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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PLZ 9410 is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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