CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA05 NEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,987 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,577 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 94,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side and wipers needs checking (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 93,981 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 92,230 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,235 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,624 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 69,624 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,438 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 63,418 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,369 miles

Front anti roll bar links slight play

Front top mounts slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,767 miles

slight play offside front top mount

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,302 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA05 NEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA05 NEJ?

You can check the full history of EA05 NEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA05 NEJ registered?

EA05 NEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is EA05 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 NEJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA05 NEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA05 NEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.