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PN55 PLZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,174 mi
Last recorded119,174 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 PLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 119,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspemsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspemsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspemsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspemsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 118,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,323 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 118,323 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,612 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion - chassis and componants (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,229 miles

General chassis / component corrosion

Headlamp aim weak but evident - Both

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,760 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 116,759 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Not as efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,862 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,911 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,745 miles

nsr handbrake lever tight on caliper

Fail 27 Aug 2013 26,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,830 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 25,814 miles

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

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 perished and splitting on walls

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,999 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns/os front wiper blades streaking[blad16+22]

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,831 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 PLZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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