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KD55 EYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 EYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,408 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 59,408 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 55,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,903 miles

Front Exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Front Wing mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,893 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Front Wing mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,722 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,317 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 51,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,802 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,549 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 35,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,320 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 25,165 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,655 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 20,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,359 miles

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

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

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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KD55 EYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KD55 EYH, 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 KD55 EYH registered?

KD55 EYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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