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EK55 MGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,483 mi
Last recorded52,483 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from what appears to be the transmission. Not severe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is wearing. Not to cord of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 42,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 40,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,653 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 38,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 34,372 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 34,371 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder is void of tread 165/60 x 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil level low brake fluid discoloured

Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,734 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 26,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,482 miles

rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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EK55 MGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK55 MGU, 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 EK55 MGU registered?

EK55 MGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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