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EF05 JFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,228 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,822 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,357 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 42,318 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2008 8,956 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 JFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 JFA registered?

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

Is EF05 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 JFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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