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EK05 YDM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,405 mi
Last recorded76,405 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YDM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 75,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 74,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,020 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 66,785 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished and cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,785 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrished and cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,634 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,072 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 YDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YDM, 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

How do I check the history of EK05 YDM?

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What year was EK05 YDM registered?

EK05 YDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 YDM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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