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EK55 YKZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,873 mi
Last recorded59,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 59,873 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 57,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 53,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,486 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,752 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 40,674 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

engine misfires at fast idle speed

Pass 21 Sep 2013 29,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working (disconected ?)

eml light on

Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light on

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,524 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,553 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,538 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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EK55 YKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

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

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