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PN55 OGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,338 mi
Last recorded50,338 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 OGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 50,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light comes on with sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 10 Jan 2023 40,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 25 Nov 2022 40,318 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f top suspension mount slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 34,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,307 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,774 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 26,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,646 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,646 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,826 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,585 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 OGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

PN55 OGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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