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PN55 OGE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,288 mi
Last recorded86,288 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 OGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,288 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 86,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s front abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 77,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 66,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,638 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 51,636 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 56% out low on nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 51,596 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,414 miles

low brake fluid warning light on

slight blow on exhaust at rear

Fail 27 Sep 2018 49,414 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

low brake fluid warning light on

slight blow on exhaust at rear

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,910 miles

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

Offside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,421 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2012 20,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,593 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 OGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OGE, 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 OGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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