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AE05 ZHW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,387 mi
Last recorded72,387 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 62,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,454 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,249 miles

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Fail 26 Sep 2022 52,247 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION CAT APPEARS TO BE FRACTURING ON WELD. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged NSF ABS RING SNAPPED BUT STILL SECURE. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE,BOLD LOOSE.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 51,738 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION CAT APPEARS TO BE FRACTURING ON WELD. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged NSF ABS RING SNAPPED BUT STILL SECURE. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE,BOLD LOOSE.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,047 miles

Nearside Front NSF ABS RING SNAPPED.

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

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,152 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMP LENSES DETERIORATING.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT WASHER JETS REQUIRE REALIGNING.

Front BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES GETTING READY FOR CHANGING.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT & WORN OUT.

Fail 20 Sep 2019 50,139 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMP LENSES DETERIORATING.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT WASHER JETS REQUIRE REALIGNING.

Front BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES GETTING READY FOR CHANGING.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT & WORN OUT.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,016 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(165-60X14H)

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 46,275 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,487 miles

front brake pads worn very low, discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2016 44,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake pads worn very low, discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,091 miles

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

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

items removed from driver's view

retracting mechanism on o/s/r seat belt very sensitive

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TYRE SIZE: 165/60X14 75H

front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres worn very heavily on inner edge/sidewall - advise replace and check/adjust steering alignment

Pass 28 Sep 2013 33,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,863 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,863 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,206 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 25,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tryes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tryes starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2008 22,385 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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AE05 ZHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE05 ZHW, 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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AE05 ZHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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