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EK05 OKX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,592 mi
Last recorded66,592 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,565 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,027 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 66,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,742 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,775 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 46,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,732 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2010 33,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK05 OKX, 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 OKX registered?

EK05 OKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is EK05 OKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 OKX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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