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KV55 EWS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of inner sill panel corroded near suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,404 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 112,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,703 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 97,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 91,416 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 91,416 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 73,291 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 73,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 63,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 47,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,598 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 28,598 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,861 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,798 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,892 miles

front tyres on legal limit

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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KV55 EWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV55 EWS, 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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KV55 EWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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