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MD54 AEP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,579 mi
Last recorded112,579 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 AEP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 112,579 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine oil blown back covering underside of car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush parted (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release pawl and rachet not engaging near top of travel (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability support bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush parted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure bush parted (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked ok (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rusty ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rusty ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,814 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Front road wheel damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake backing plates corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 103,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

brake backing plates corroded

spring missing off n/s/r caliper

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Front road wheel damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake low reading

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,444 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 56,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,611 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,874 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 49,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 47,538 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 47,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,449 miles

Nearside Front abs drive shaft ring corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front abs drive shaft ring corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 39,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,633 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 36,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres badly cracked.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall.

Pass 8 May 2013 34,157 miles

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

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

Nsf tyre has cut in sidewall not showing chords

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 33,063 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Unable to see brake pads for wear.

Fail 10 May 2012 33,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Unable to see brake pads for wear.

Pass 7 May 2011 32,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 22,881 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 22,881 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 16,726 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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MD54 AEP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MD54 AEP, 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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MD54 AEP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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