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EK55 ULE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,354 mi
Last recorded64,354 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ULE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,354 miles

Both Rear coil springs are corroded

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,037 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,917 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,456 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,287 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)

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 ULE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

EK55 ULE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 ULE safe to buy?

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