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EX05 OUS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,163 mi
Last recorded141,163 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OUS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 141,163 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 141,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 141,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,398 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 131,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 110,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,704 miles

slight play n/s front top mount

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,706 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 96,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,737 miles

NSF tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,832 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,148 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,665 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,825 miles

play in top o/s strut mounting to mot limits.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 43,825 miles

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

play in top o/s strut mounting to mot limits.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,996 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 OUS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

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

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