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PN55 MZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 MZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 69,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side arm not returning on caliper. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/s sil corroded through at the rear and middle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sil corroded through at rear and middle. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser bar mount perished but still intact (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded but intact. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing from ABS pump to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,761 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section by mounting. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.047. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper stop light not working.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has inside edge wear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front hanger (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

manual head light adjuster inside vehicle as been set to 0

Fail 26 Jan 2016 60,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside of disc friction faces heavily corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front hanger (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

manual head light adjuster inside vehicle as been set to 0

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,906 miles

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

management light on

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2015 57,906 miles

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

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

management light on

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,775 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 55,755 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,499 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 MZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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