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EEZ 1085

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

35,752 mi
Last recorded35,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 1085
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 35,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 33,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 33,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 33,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,764 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 31,764 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2023 31,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 31,235 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 31,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear number plates slightly poor

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2021 30,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear number plates slightly poor

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2020 30,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Jul 2019 29,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 29,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding spring missing on cal (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 29,775 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,127 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 29,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,802 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 27,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,189 miles

n/s rear tyre split perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 27,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear tyre split perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,975 miles

o/s front tyre cut (not to cords)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,870 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jul 2011 24,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,895 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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EEZ 1085 is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EEZ 1085, 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 EEZ 1085 registered?

EEZ 1085 is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EEZ 1085 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEZ 1085 shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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