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EA05 NVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,288 mi
Last recorded77,288 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc overheated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi worn

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc overheated

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,538 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has stone chip

Offside Front Brake disc overheated

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 71,140 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Windscreen has stone chip

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,223 miles

Front exhaust flex broken

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

clutch pedal stiff & rubber anti slip worn

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal stiff

headlamp lenses foggy

Fail 4 Mar 2020 68,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal stiff

headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,520 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal stiff to operate

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,781 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,733 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,605 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,191 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,191 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,282 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 NVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NVF, 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 NVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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