MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
engin oil leaks
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
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engin oil leak
engin oil leaks
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EA55 VFN registered?
EA55 VFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.
Is EA55 VFN safe to buy?
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