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EN05 VAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,845 mi
Last recorded123,845 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,845 miles

Engine light illuminated

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 116,205 miles

Brake pipes greased, preventing inspection

Engine management light illuminated

Front pads obscured from view

Fail 6 May 2016 116,201 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipes greased, preventing inspection

Engine management light illuminated

Front pads obscured from view

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,669 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

eng/man light on

Pass 4 May 2013 82,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 74,506 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,880 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 51,151 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 42,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EN05 VAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EN05 VAE, 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 EN05 VAE registered?

EN05 VAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is EN05 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 VAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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