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EK05 TNO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,771 mi
Last recorded73,771 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 73,771 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip provision split but still providing grip at pedal

drivers seatbelt retracts slowly BORDERLINE

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2016 73,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip provision split but still providing grip at pedal

drivers seatbelt retracts slowly BORDERLINE

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,773 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 46,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,612 miles

Damage to n/s/f corner

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,612 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Damage to n/s/f corner

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,790 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,481 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 TNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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