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PN55 EPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,784 mi
Last recorded112,784 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,262 miles

Both front brake disc heat shields corroded

Exhaust flexy pipe corroded

OSR exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 101,261 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake disc heat shields corroded

Exhaust flexy pipe corroded

OSR exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,450 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,446 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,696 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SEATBELTS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AND NOT HIDDEN BEHIND OR UNDER SEATS THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF FAILURE.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 45,696 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SEATBELTS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AND NOT HIDDEN BEHIND OR UNDER SEATS THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF FAILURE.

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 EPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN55 EPZ registered?

PN55 EPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is PN55 EPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 EPZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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