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EX55 MBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,078 mi
Last recorded13,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2025 13,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 12,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 12,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 12,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 11,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 11,350 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 5,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,652 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 2,083 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 MBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBO, 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 EX55 MBO?

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What year was EX55 MBO registered?

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

Is EX55 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 MBO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 MBO have outstanding finance?

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