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KY55 EAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,651 mi
Last recorded102,651 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 EAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,812 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded and poor advise clean inspection / replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f seat belt webbing poor

o/s parking brake performance low

side skirts fitted unable to inspect sills properly

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,787 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,988 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly!

slight fraying nearside front seat belt.

slight play offside front suspension top mount.

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner and outer edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 80,988 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly!

slight fraying nearside front seat belt.

slight play offside front suspension top mount.

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 72,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake seized (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,469 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,046 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

rear tyres worn to excess and perished

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,860 miles

o/s/f shock absorber top mount worn to excess

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,454 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,444 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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KY55 EAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY55 EAE, 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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KY55 EAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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