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EX55 MFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Discs lipped

Handbrake high

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,735 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,177 miles

Front Tyres Close to Limit & Worn Inner Edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,177 miles

Front Tyres Close to Limit & Worn Inner Edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,279 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,279 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,361 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,618 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,546 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 22,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

EX55 MFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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