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EK05 FFB

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 117,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,902 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 76,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm heavily feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm heavily feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,132 miles

Coolant bottle empty.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,132 miles

Coolant bottle empty.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,032 miles

INCORRECT BATTERY FITTED NOT ALLOWING STANDARD CLAMP TO SECURE BATTERY.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,032 miles

INCORRECT BATTERY FITTED NOT ALLOWING STANDARD CLAMP TO SECURE BATTERY.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres close to bold on edges.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 49,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres close to bold on edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,030 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 33,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 29,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,540 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 16,549 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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EK05 FFB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EK05 FFB, 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 EK05 FFB registered?

EK05 FFB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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