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PN55 OFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,025 mi
Last recorded80,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,025 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,945 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,092 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,092 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,938 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,382 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,379 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,214 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 OFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

PN55 OFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is PN55 OFJ safe to buy?

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