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AP05 EZS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,073 miles

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 71,105 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 147,095 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,345 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,082 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,485 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,246 miles

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

chip in front windscreen, but not in zone A or the swept area

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,072 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,358 miles

offside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

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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AP05 EZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AP05 EZS, 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 AP05 EZS registered?

AP05 EZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AP05 EZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 EZS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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