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ET05 VEU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,631 mi
Last recorded48,631 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side rear tyre has a crack in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 34,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,674 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 28,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,505 miles

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

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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ET05 VEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET05 VEU, 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 ET05 VEU registered?

ET05 VEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is ET05 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 VEU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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