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PN55 EES

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,830 mi
Last recorded56,830 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EES
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,830 miles

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished in tyre wall.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,678 miles

both rear tyres perished in tyre wall.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 42,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,069 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 27,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,307 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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PN55 EES is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PN55 EES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN55 EES registered?

PN55 EES is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PN55 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 EES shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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