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EX55 MBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,473 mi
Last recorded41,473 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,473 miles

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

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Pass 15 May 2025 40,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 40,082 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 38,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 36,592 miles

Bonnet latch defective

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 36,382 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lenses defective

Bonnet latch defective

Pass 17 May 2021 36,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 35,676 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 35,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 35,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 35,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2017 35,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,014 miles

battery fouling bonnet

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,548 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 33,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,753 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,193 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 14,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,456 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 MBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

EX55 MBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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