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OY55 EGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 EGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 119,570 miles

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

Central Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,894 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 13 Dec 2017 114,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 91,048 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,692 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 85,692 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyre close to limit on inner edge

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,689 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,228 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 70,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,481 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,571 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,571 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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OY55 EGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY55 EGZ, 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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OY55 EGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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