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EX05 OTY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,400 miles

rear seat belt catch cover missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,076 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,086 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,379 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,674 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 36,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EX05 OTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX05 OTY, 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

How do I check the history of EX05 OTY?

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What year was EX05 OTY registered?

EX05 OTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OTY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 OTY have outstanding finance?

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