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EA05 EEU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,128 mi
Last recorded46,128 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 46,128 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,942 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 31,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,187 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,959 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,303 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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EA05 EEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EA05 EEU, 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 EA05 EEU registered?

EA05 EEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 EEU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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