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EX55 MDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,385 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 78,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 70,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 63,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2021 63,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 50,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,383 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 43,383 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2015 29,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,711 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,330 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 MDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

EX55 MDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is EX55 MDJ safe to buy?

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