MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside rear tyre outside wall starting to split @ perish
slight crack in offside front outer abs ring
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn close to limit
offide front tyre worn on inside edge
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside front tyre worn close to limit
offide front tyre worn on inside edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
front tyres close to limit @ wearing on inside edge
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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EF05 HCG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?
EF05 HCG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.
Is EF05 HCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 HCG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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