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EA05 TXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,941 mi
Last recorded117,941 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,941 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 117,941 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,696 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,008 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,377 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,377 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner faces of rear brake discs corroaded esp nsr and pads @3000 miles

Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,757 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,779 miles

Battery insecure

slight oil leak from bottom of engine

wipers deterating but clear screen ok at this stage

Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,776 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr also has a second cut in tread that is deep but not to cords

slight oil leak from bottom of engine

wipers deterating but clear screen ok at this stage

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,486 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 29,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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