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EEZ 3944

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 3944
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,707 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S REAR BINDING+ BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 78,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,552 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,258 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH FRONT STRUTS (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,255 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH FRONT STRUTS (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,991 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 65,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer not fully supported (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 61,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer not fully supported (7.1.2)

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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EEZ 3944 is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 3944, 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 3944 registered?

EEZ 3944 is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is EEZ 3944 safe to buy?

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