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PN55 PMU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,109 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 89,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 63,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE SUSPENSION LEG TOP SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE SUSPENSION LEG TOP SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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