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EA55 JFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,962 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,962 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,746 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 70,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,502 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,713 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 JFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

EA55 JFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is EA55 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 JFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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