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KV55 EWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 91,226 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 91,170 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ON REAR JOIN ON CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. GET IT CHECK BOTH SIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,121 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,465 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 74,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner face corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion on suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 53,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deteriorated - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deteriorated - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 53,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deteriorated - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deteriorated - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 52,772 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 52,767 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,282 miles

Offside Front *STRONG ADVISE* tyre worn almost to inner canvas 165/60/14

engine management lamp on

Fail 16 Sep 2017 49,282 miles

Offside Front *STRONG ADVISE* tyre worn almost to inner canvas 165/60/14

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,191 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,763 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 37,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,947 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,169 miles

crack in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,254 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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KV55 EWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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