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LY05 EKH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 EKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,834 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 81,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to be adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 81,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened both side (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,510 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,510 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,366 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check brake pads

Fail 4 Dec 2012 50,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,737 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 40,100 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,293 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,223 miles

nearside rear belt lock not working

Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2008 22,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LY05 EKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LY05 EKH, 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 LY05 EKH registered?

LY05 EKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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