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PN55 EEW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 108,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,274 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,312 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,312 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,738 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,738 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,323 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,108 miles

rear number plate detiorated

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 EEW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

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

Is PN55 EEW safe to buy?

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