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EJ54 MWD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,159 mi
Last recorded81,159 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 MWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,159 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 6 Jan 2018 81,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,957 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 74,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,583 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 61,309 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,729 miles

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,208 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight wear.

front anti rollbar bushes have slight wear.

Fail 13 Jan 2013 50,208 miles

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

both front top suspension mounts have slight wear.

front anti rollbar bushes have slight wear.

o/s rear hand brake is poor effort.

Pass 19 May 2012 48,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,262 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 44,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,390 miles

oil leak . appears to be from rear crank oil seal

Pass 15 May 2008 40,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,618 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 39,618 miles

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

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

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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EJ54 MWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ54 MWD, 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 EJ54 MWD registered?

EJ54 MWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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