MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush de-bonded (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement
Offside Front strut top mount has slight movement
Offside Front tyre tread wearing low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement
Offside Front strut top mount has slight movement
Offside Front tyre tread wearing low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
rear number plate slightly deteriorated/cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
rear number plate slightly deteriorated/cracked
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot(s) split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
offside front tyre tread worn low on the outer edge
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn excessive drive shaft float/movement between inner and outer c v joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application un even (1.2.1 (b) (i))
front brake disc(s) inner face poor condition
nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
offside front tyre tread worn low on the outer edge
nearside front anti roll bar link end ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
nearside front anti roll bar link end ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate
rear brake disc(s) poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs rusting on edges
offside front tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs rusting on edges
offside front tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge
slight seepage of power steering fluid at resevoir
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
rear brake discs inner face's poor condition
slight seepage of power steering fluid at resevoir
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PN55 EOS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?
PN55 EOS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2005.
Is PN55 EOS safe to buy?
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