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PN55 EOT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,699 mi
Last recorded90,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EOT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure - no sharp edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 85,944 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure - no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,999 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 78,999 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,906 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 62,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,002 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 52,624 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres in poor condition

Front brake discs worn advise replacement

Rear brake discs worn and corroding advise replacement and pads look low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,910 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BATTERY INSCURE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,043 miles

battery insecure nsf wiring under wing insecure and rubbing on tyre secondary bonnet catch inop

Fail 30 Jan 2012 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure nsf wiring under wing insecure and rubbing on tyre secondary bonnet catch inop

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,832 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 9,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o.s.f inner cv boot insecurly mounted to its housing

rear both calipers + discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,990 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o.s.f inner cv boot insecurly mounted to its housing

rear both calipers + discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 9,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front drive shaft inner boot insecurly mounted to its housing.

rear both sides brake discs+ calipers corroded

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 EOT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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