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EJ55 FZK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 90,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 77,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 76,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 75,546 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

slight play o/s/f top mount

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 May 2020 73,337 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 10 May 2018 69,321 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 64,504 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 58,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 55,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 52,154 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

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

Rear brakes binding slightly suspect partially ceized calpiper sliders

Pass 11 May 2013 47,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2011 40,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,119 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,622 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 FZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

EJ55 FZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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