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EX55 MFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 90,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,874 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 46,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side lamp inop

Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,256 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 44,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,059 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,935 miles

nsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,935 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,514 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Sep 2010 12,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,845 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,107 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 MFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

EX55 MFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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