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PN55 EPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,150 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator bracket damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 81,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator bracket damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,353 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2mm tread ()

underside body/component corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2019 77,353 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust condition / major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2mm tread ()

underside body/component corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,690 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 58,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,522 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 57,522 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,009 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to do brake readings due to burst brake pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,548 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 47,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Mar 2014 39,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

offside rear and nearside front tyres are starting to crack inside treads

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded and worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 34,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

offside rear and nearside front tyres are starting to crack inside treads

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded and worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,453 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,355 miles

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

nsr seat belt clip plastic cover insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,726 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inoperative

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2009 21,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inoperative

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2008 16,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

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 EPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 EPX, 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 EPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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