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EJ55 FZA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,561 mi
Last recorded113,561 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 113,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 103,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 103,524 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,580 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 82,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,972 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)

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 FZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ55 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

EJ55 FZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is EJ55 FZA safe to buy?

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