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EJ55 KTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,544 mi
Last recorded67,544 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 67,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 64,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 64,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,875 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 61,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,330 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,420 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,716 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 33,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

movement nearside front top suspension mount

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,101 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,101 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,936 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 19,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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