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EA55 PLF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,081 mi
Last recorded38,081 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 PLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,081 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,056 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 35,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 35,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,758 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 30,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 28,576 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 21 May 2013 28,576 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,666 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 17 Jul 2009 18,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,503 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 17,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 PLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

EA55 PLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is EA55 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 PLF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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