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PN55 PMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,810 mi
Last recorded22,810 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 22,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 20,727 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 20,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 18,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 15,781 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,014 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Air conditioning compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recording very little effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 13,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 13,378 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 Sep 2018 13,377 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2017 12,959 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air con pump leaking

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,154 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper rubber torn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,005 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 11,005 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres cracking sidewalls /edge of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,457 miles

all 4 tyres edge of tread perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 10,457 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres edge of tread perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,868 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 PMO 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 81.8%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO registered?

PN55 PMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is PN55 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 PMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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