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EK55 XFN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,865 mi
Last recorded96,865 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,865 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Fail 9 Oct 2018 96,865 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,276 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

rear seat belts not tested ...could not be accessed

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,677 miles

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,395 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,864 miles

rear wiper worn out

Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper worn out

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,689 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,967 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,967 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Sep 2010 74,086 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,076 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,753 miles

Oil leak from oil filter area,added one litre of engine oil 10/40.

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 XFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

EK55 XFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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