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EA05 NEY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 81,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,780 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 80,780 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer door mirror unit damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,885 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and also oil sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 65,951 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 61,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 May 2018 61,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 57,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 May 2016 52,750 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 18 May 2015 48,333 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 18 May 2015 48,333 miles

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2014 44,639 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 44,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,378 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 40,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 36,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,727 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,389 miles

damage and light corrotion to n/s lower seal

Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

damage and light corrotion to n/s lower seal

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 NEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NEY, 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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EA05 NEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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