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EJ55 KSE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,181 mi
Last recorded46,181 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,181 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,998 miles

Nearside Front AND N/S/REAR WHEEL TRIMS DAMAGED AND NOT FITTED SECURELY ONTO RIMS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON PILLAR PARTIALLY ERASED FROM THE STICKER PLATE

UN-ABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL CHECK OF REAR SEAT BELTS AS COVERED IN DOGS BLANKETS AND HAIRS.

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BEEN REPLACED WITH PLASTIC AND VISIBILITY VERY POOR WHEN LOOKING LEFT (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,854 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 43,854 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,473 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,682 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,142 miles

Cracks are forming on the Offside front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2011 34,141 miles

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

Cracks are forming on the Offside front tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front tyre side wall has damage

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,719 miles

nearside front tyre side wall has damage

Fail 28 Nov 2008 20,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,444 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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