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PK05 EFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,930 mi
Last recorded75,930 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 EFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 75,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 75,930 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Feb 2025 73,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 73,759 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 71,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,890 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,890 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s + O/s Front And Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 58,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s + O/s Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/s + O/s Rear ( 10 Year Old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s + O/s Front And Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,927 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 57,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/s + O/s Front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working N/s + O/s Front (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,731 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 56,731 miles

Service brake excessively binding O/s Front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s + O/s Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,536 miles

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,985 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/s + O/s Front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,017 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,079 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,643 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 39,090 miles

Advise front wheel tracking

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,090 miles

Advise front wheel tracking

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,404 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,433 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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PK05 EFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PK05 EFO, 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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PK05 EFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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