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EN05 VFL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,108 mi
Last recorded129,108 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 129,108 miles

parking brake eficiency just met - 18%

Fail 15 Aug 2013 129,108 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2012 122,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 122,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,668 miles

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

wheel alignment advised

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 VFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 VFL registered?

EN05 VFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EN05 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 VFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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