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SA05 EJK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,461 mi
Last recorded114,461 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 EJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 114,461 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,496 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,496 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' airfreshener (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 103,460 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 103,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,058 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 84,046 miles

nearside front abs slipring split

Fail 16 May 2011 84,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

nearside front abs slipring split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,579 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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SA05 EJK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA05 EJK, 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 SA05 EJK registered?

SA05 EJK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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