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EA55 VFW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VFW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,306 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 104,932 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,853 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,896 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,634 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 VFW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

EA55 VFW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is EA55 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VFW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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