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EJ55 FYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,367 mi
Last recorded68,367 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,919 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 58,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 57,529 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,302 miles

All road springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All road springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,051 miles

All coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,771 miles

All road springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside front upper suspension mountings have slight play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside front upper suspension mountings have slight play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,019 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,516 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,431 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wiper split

Fail 2 Nov 2012 42,022 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,659 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,779 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,086 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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EJ55 FYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ55 FYZ, 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 EJ55 FYZ registered?

EJ55 FYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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