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EF05 JEU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 78,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade has no cleaning edge

Pass 5 May 2020 72,257 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade has no edge

Fail 5 May 2020 72,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade has no edge

Pass 21 May 2019 70,917 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 69,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 67,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 67,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 66,198 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 64,021 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 64,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 61,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 54,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 45,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 36,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,453 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 JEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JEU, 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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EF05 JEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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