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PN55 EFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,812 mi
Last recorded130,812 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 130,812 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 130,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 120,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,033 miles

parking brake only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 5 Sep 2017 105,736 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,686 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,000 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,259 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 EFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

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

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