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MM05 EWD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 EWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 60,745 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,897 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,114 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,261 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,478 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 51,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,237 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 46,995 miles

Central Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,732 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,023 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 41,023 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,612 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 18,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,751 miles

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

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 EWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM05 EWD registered?

MM05 EWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MM05 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 EWD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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