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EF05 HCD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,623 mi
Last recorded54,623 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HCD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,623 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 52,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,759 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,970 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,648 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 20,648 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 14,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,003 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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EF05 HCD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF05 HCD, 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 EF05 HCD registered?

EF05 HCD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is EF05 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 HCD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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