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PN55 EEY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,029 mi
Last recorded58,029 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 58,029 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements brocken (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,772 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 53,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 53,704 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 48,639 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 48,639 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,106 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,430 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 37,416 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,219 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hand brake high due to calipar

offside rear brake calipar slightly siezed

Fail 22 Aug 2011 25,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hand brake high due to calipar

offside rear brake calipar slightly siezed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,454 miles

rear calipar starting to sieze

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,350 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 EEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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