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EX55 UEK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,603 mi
Last recorded70,603 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 70,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise wheel alignment due to excessive tyre wear

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,856 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,856 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 UEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEK, 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

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What year was EX55 UEK registered?

EX55 UEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 UEK safe to buy?

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