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EF05 JDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,519 mi
Last recorded131,519 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2023 131,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s sill rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s sill rusty

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,881 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi worn

o/s/ sill rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2020 117,790 miles

exhaust flexi worn

o/s sill rusty

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,728 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,491 miles

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

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,231 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust flexi worn

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,281 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,175 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 30,227 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 JDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

EF05 JDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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