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KG05 EFN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,646 mi
Last recorded57,646 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 EFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 57,646 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside + nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 57,646 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside + nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 41,403 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 41,402 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,107 miles

Play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Unable to see brakes clearly due to wheel design

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 40,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,208 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,737 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,003 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 26,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,311 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,056 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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KG05 EFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KG05 EFN, 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 KG05 EFN registered?

KG05 EFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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