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EU05 KYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 KYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 155,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 155,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 146,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 141,394 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 137,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 135,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 133,376 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 133,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 128,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 124,141 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 124,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 118,462 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 112,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 112,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 105,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 97,053 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 97,053 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 78,350 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,350 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,940 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,872 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 56,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,254 miles

split n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 29 May 2008 32,692 miles

split in n/s/f tyre not through to cords at this time

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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EU05 KYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EU05 KYT, 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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EU05 KYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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