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PN55 EOS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,063 mi
Last recorded119,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EOS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,063 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 119,055 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 113,520 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 5 Jan 2024 113,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,517 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 106,452 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,405 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated/cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,405 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 97,331 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 92,906 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,681 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre tread worn low on the outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,779 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link end ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2019 85,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,049 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,761 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 75,686 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,809 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,153 miles

front brake discs rusting on edges

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,381 miles

slight seepage of power steering fluid at resevoir

Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,460 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,026 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,947 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 41,924 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,888 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 33,888 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,564 miles

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.

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 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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PN55 EOS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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