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EX05 OUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,268 mi
Last recorded74,268 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,303 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,601 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,556 miles

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 OUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUJ, 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 EX05 OUJ registered?

EX05 OUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 OUJ safe to buy?

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