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EJ55 UBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 68,499 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,911 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 63,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,410 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 53,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 48,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 36,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,141 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 UBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

EJ55 UBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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