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PN55 PLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,749 mi
Last recorded25,749 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 PLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 25,749 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 25,749 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 22,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,973 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 21,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,588 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 20,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,764 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,806 miles

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,985 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,994 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,221 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,595 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 PLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

PN55 PLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PN55 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 PLX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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