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AK05 MZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/ and o/s/ pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axle corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2025 85,786 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/ and o/s/ pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axle corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,666 miles

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,254 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear boxpos mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,262 miles

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

exhaust deterioratedat rear joint

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,775 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 82,775 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,320 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,801 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,045 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,958 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,578 miles

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s rear discs is pitted

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,385 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 30 Sep 2008 30,709 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 30,709 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,033 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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AK05 MZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK05 MZE, 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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AK05 MZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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