MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates in poor condition (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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)
front tyres wearing low on edges
nsr handbrake lever tight on caliper
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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
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]
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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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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