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EK05 YDO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,054 mi
Last recorded15,054 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 15,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 12,269 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 12,093 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 11,961 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 11,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 11,269 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 11,091 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 11,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 10,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 9,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,609 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,503 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 7,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 5,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 4,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 3,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,153 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 YDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

EK05 YDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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