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EO05 XCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,956 mi
Last recorded80,956 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,876 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,536 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 54,536 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag lamp illuminated

battery insecure

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,370 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp illuminated

battery insecure

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2011 45,825 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 45,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 36,130 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,164 miles

Nail in offside 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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EO05 XCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO05 XCA, 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 EO05 XCA registered?

EO05 XCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EO05 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 XCA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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