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EJ05 VUN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,878 mi
Last recorded49,878 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VUN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,002 miles

N\S REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD

N\S TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

O\S REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD

O\S TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Jun 2016 43,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N\S REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD

N\S TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

O\S REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD

O\S TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,362 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 36,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,028 miles

O/S/F tyre has splits on the inner and outer walls

Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre has splits on the inner and outer walls

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,859 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,458 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 6,600 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 VUN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ05 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

EJ05 VUN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is EJ05 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 VUN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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