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AD05 XZT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 XZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,415 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded beside rear wheel/mark yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded /damage

Offside Rear tyre crackings

Offside Rear wheel stiff to spin

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade smearing

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,462 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,943 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 76,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 68,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,562 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,562 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,123 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 48,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,530 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,459 miles

puncture in nearside rear tyre

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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AD05 XZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD05 XZT, 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 AD05 XZT registered?

AD05 XZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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