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KY55 EAK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 EAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 148,902 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,513 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 133,157 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Both rear tyres inner walls perishing & splitting

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s front inner wishbone bush perishing & coming away from unit

o/s front brake backing plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 133,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation application uneven (1.2.1 (d))

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Both rear tyres inner walls perishing & splitting

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s front inner wishbone bush perishing & coming away from unit

o/s front brake backing plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2017 126,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 122,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 122,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 118,620 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 118,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 113,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 107,629 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,684 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 EAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EAK, 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 EAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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