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EA55 JDO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,408 mi
Last recorded72,408 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,408 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 1656014

nearside rear tyre very perished on outer side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 57,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,965 miles

Both rear tyres perished / cracking slightly

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,038 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 41,033 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,632 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,437 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 18,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,438 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 2 Feb 2011 12,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 5,791 miles

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2008 5,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 5,039 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 JDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JDO, 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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EA55 JDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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