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EY05 LTJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,184 mi
Last recorded103,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 LTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear bumper corner insecure but unlikely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 25 Jun 2018 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear bumper corner insecure but unlikely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join with back box (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,174 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,266 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,053 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 34,053 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,833 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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EY05 LTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY05 LTJ, 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 EY05 LTJ registered?

EY05 LTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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