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EX55 UEL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,119 mi
Last recorded39,119 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 39,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,028 miles

All other tyres getting low and cracking

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 38,028 miles

All other tyres getting low and cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,592 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,841 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 UEL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

EX55 UEL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EX55 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 UEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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