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PN55 EEV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EEV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,160 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 104,160 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,899 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 155,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,773 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,223 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 8,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre side wall perrished

Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,567 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 EEV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PN55 EEV, 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 PN55 EEV registered?

PN55 EEV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is PN55 EEV safe to buy?

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