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EX55 UEM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,221 mi
Last recorded162,221 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UEM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 162,221 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 162,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 155,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 155,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 143,919 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 137,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 125,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2014 112,395 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2014 112,395 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f brake disc orange/rusty colour

wipers split ends

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,102 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

removed toys from infront of screen before testing car

Pass 6 Sep 2008 38,907 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 UEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 UEM, 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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EX55 UEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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