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PX55 OTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 OTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,296 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 73,296 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,634 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,634 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in read area

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tread area

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,577 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area + tyre getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,577 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area + tyre getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,887 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,333 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,962 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,821 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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PX55 OTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX55 OTN, 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 PX55 OTN registered?

PX55 OTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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