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EN05 VFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,144 miles

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers perished

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 49,780 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,445 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 34,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,881 miles

Crack in front number plate.

Damage to N/S/R wing.

Fine chips in windscreen.

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

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,681 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 18,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,111 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,591 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,853 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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EN05 VFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

EN05 VFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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