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EJ55 FZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,231 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps faded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 72,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps faded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,100 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,147 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 66,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, inner edge also wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, inner edge also wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 47,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,032 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,754 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 44,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,327 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,878 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 37,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 34,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2013 31,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,208 miles

n/s/f tyre on ligal limit.o/s/f tyre waeringon inner edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,156 miles

ADV BRAKES ALROUND TO BE REMOVED AND CLEANED OUT

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR DISCS INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,577 miles

ADV REAR BRAKE CHECK [ POSS PADS STUCK IN CARRIER ]

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,253 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 FZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FZD, 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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EJ55 FZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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