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EA05 MYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 76,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,461 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,912 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 66,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 63,368 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 63,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,835 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,876 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 26 Mar 2014 29,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 29,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,457 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 MYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 EA05 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

EA05 MYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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