MOT Status
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72,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.
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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
front brake pads worn very low, discs worn
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
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)
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear tryes starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AE05 ZHW registered?
AE05 ZHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2005.
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