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EF55 KHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,539 mi
Last recorded91,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,628 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,061 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,234 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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EF55 KHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF55 KHV, 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 EF55 KHV registered?

EF55 KHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EF55 KHV safe to buy?

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