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EX55 UEY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,999 miles

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

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

Rear brakes squeal from inside drums both sides when reversing

Fail 28 Apr 2023 87,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear brakes squeal from inside drums both sides when reversing

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 76,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 68,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,555 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,844 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 65,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,921 miles

Offside Front brake pads binding,unable to measure or see pads condition

Offside Rear brake pads binding, unable to see or measure pads thickness,advise

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,905 miles

battery slightly insecure, has been secured with cable ties

unable to see wear of pads, rears from inner look slightly low, unable to see how worn

very minor freeplay from off side front top strut mount

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery slightly insecure, has been secured with cable ties

unable to see wear of pads, rears from inner look slightly low, unable to see how worn

very minor freeplay from off side front top strut mount

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,888 miles

unable to check rear seat belts - seats folded down

Fail 7 Jan 2014 52,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

unable to check rear seat belts - seats folded down

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,156 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,156 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre - worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,786 miles

unable to check rear seat belts back rests down .front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s/f cut in side wall {strongly advise)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check rear seat belts back rests down .front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s/f cut in side wall {strongly advise)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,778 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre outer side wall....

Fail 13 Oct 2010 35,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage nearside front tyre outer side wall....

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,595 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,043 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 UEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

EX55 UEY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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