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PN55 EOW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 59,694 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f/tyre wearing very badly on inner and outer edges nearly to cords

Fail 18 Oct 2025 59,694 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

n/s/f/tyre wearing very badly on inner and outer edges nearly to cords

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,764 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,099 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,064 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,857 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 33,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,158 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 17,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 8,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,133 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 EOW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EOW, 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 EOW registered?

PN55 EOW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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