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EK55 YMT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,007 mi
Last recorded169,007 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YMT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 169,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight roughness/scraping detected when rotating wheel

Fail 1 Nov 2017 169,000 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - alomost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight roughness/scraping detected when rotating wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2016 146,594 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level/centre stop light not working

incorrect bolt fitted to offside front bottom ball joint,only just reaches locking thread

nearside rear brake flexi-hose not clamped to hub assembly. still secure and not fouling anywhere

offside front wing very corroded, no sharp edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering arms

Fail 11 Oct 2016 146,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level/centre stop light not working

incorrect bolt fitted to offside front bottom ball joint,only just reaches locking thread

nearside rear brake flexi-hose not clamped to hub assembly. still secure and not fouling anywhere

offside front wing very corroded, no sharp edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front head lamp lens misty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre split and perished

both reg plate bulbs working but dim

stone chip in N/S of windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2015 124,796 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front head lamp lens misty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre split and perished

both reg plate bulbs working but dim

stone chip in N/S of windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 88,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 22 Sep 2012 73,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,930 miles

both front sidelights dim operation

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,912 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside headlight low aim

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,461 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 34,130 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accident damage to o/s/r quarter

front underside of vehicle has sustained damage,visible signs and various new parts have been fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 34,130 miles

accident damage to o/s/r quarter

front underside of vehicle has sustained damage,visible signs and various new parts have been fitted

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 YMT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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