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PX05 PNY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 PNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 91,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,573 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 72,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,735 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft ring (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,479 miles

all four tyres splitting

Fail 6 Mar 2018 60,478 miles

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

all four tyres splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,129 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,973 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 44,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,465 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 39,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake pads appear low

speedo only half lit

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,252 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2010 21,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,174 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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PX05 PNY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX05 PNY, 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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PX05 PNY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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