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EK05 VZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,668 mi
Last recorded38,668 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,999 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 24,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,847 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 18,316 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 18,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 12,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 8,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 2,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 2,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 2,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 2,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 2,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 1,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 832 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 VZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 VZU registered?

EK05 VZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 VZU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK05 VZU have outstanding finance?

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