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EA55 EZC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,059 mi
Last recorded48,059 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 EZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 48,059 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 48,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,902 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 38,902 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,398 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 31,716 miles

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)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,866 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 27,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brakes slight binding

Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,891 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 15,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,771 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 8,055 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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EA55 EZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA55 EZC, 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

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What year was EA55 EZC registered?

EA55 EZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is EA55 EZC safe to buy?

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