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EX55 UFD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,717 mi
Last recorded84,717 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UFD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,717 miles

Offside Front Top mount has slight movement

Fail 3 Sep 2016 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Top mount has slight movement

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,330 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back attachment (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,276 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back attachment (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,507 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 71,507 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,962 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,576 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 UFD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

EX55 UFD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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