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EA05 OJB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,664 mi
Last recorded120,664 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OJB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,664 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,275 miles

Rear discs corroded

Wiper blades only just clear the screen

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,110 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 108,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,627 miles

Both front tyres badly cracking on the side walls

Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,627 miles

Both front tyres badly cracking on the side walls

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Near side (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,108 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Mar 2017 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Nov 2015 89,201 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 89,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 81,798 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,207 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,207 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,968 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,968 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,009 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 OJB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJB, 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 OJB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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