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EJ05 RUY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,218 mi
Last recorded112,218 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,218 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 112,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 108,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 108,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 105,737 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 101,729 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 101,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,692 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

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)

Fail 20 May 2011 63,692 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,447 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,737 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,540 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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EJ05 RUY 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ05 RUY, 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 EJ05 RUY registered?

EJ05 RUY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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