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EA55 JCU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,575 mi
Last recorded49,575 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,575 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 49,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 48,023 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 48,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 46,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 44,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,456 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,344 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,167 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 22,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,576 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,643 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,868 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 JCU 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 84.2%.

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 EA55 JCU, 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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What year was EA55 JCU registered?

EA55 JCU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is EA55 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 JCU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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