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EX55 KKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,070 mi
Last recorded56,070 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 38,860 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 38,859 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 31,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel line poor condition

radiator fan insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2024 31,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel line poor condition

radiator fan insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,874 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 28,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 23,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 22,310 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 21,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,963 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 19,348 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 19,340 miles

Battery insecure + terminals loose and battery not correctly secured (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 19,123 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre Has Cracks To Sidewall And Tread

Pass 6 Feb 2016 18,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 18,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 18,425 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 18,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,662 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,750 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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EX55 KKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX55 KKL, 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 EX55 KKL registered?

EX55 KKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EX55 KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 KKL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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