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DF54 EKP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,977 mi
Last recorded60,977 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 60,977 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ,upper side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 60,971 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ,upper side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,798 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 44,802 miles

Offside Front top mount slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 38,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 38,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,147 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,839 miles

parking brake lever high

Pass 12 Dec 2018 29,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 29,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,620 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 24,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,940 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,230 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,362 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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DF54 EKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF54 EKP, 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 DF54 EKP registered?

DF54 EKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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