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MM05 ENJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,111 mi
Last recorded76,111 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 ENJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 76,111 miles

all welding is coated in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jul 2023 76,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

all welding is coated in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jun 2022 74,487 miles

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,665 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 70,461 miles

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,422 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded and slightly weakend

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,310 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,084 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn from the inside

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,758 miles

both front and rear brake pads not visable

n/s/f tyre has wear on inner tread

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,805 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner side

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,056 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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MM05 ENJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MM05 ENJ, 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 MM05 ENJ registered?

MM05 ENJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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