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EA55 VFN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,345 mi
Last recorded125,345 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on windscreen ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 125,345 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on windscreen ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 124,285 miles

Front BOTH headlight glass faded

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 124,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding can not turn by hand ! (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front of rear AXLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front BOTH headlight glass faded

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,907 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 122,905 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engin oil leak on exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,211 miles

Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,316 miles

engin oil leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2021 119,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch near 30cm susp mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting exc play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engin oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engin oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,984 miles

engin oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 105,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 105,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,501 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,376 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,351 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 VFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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