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EF05 JFG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,461 mi
Last recorded66,461 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,221 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,273 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAMS BECOMING DISTORTED DUE TO LENSES MISTING OVER.

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,782 miles

SOME WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 29 May 2018 61,896 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Offside Front tyre cut in side wall

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,203 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,289 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,778 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge,and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,610 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 JFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

EF05 JFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is EF05 JFG safe to buy?

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