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AU55 ZHJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 98,654 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,593 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose caliper carry bolt loose in hub (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake reading low (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 46,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 46,443 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 45,460 miles

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

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

slight fading at both front headlight lenses

Pass 24 May 2013 45,460 miles

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

slight fading at both front headlight lenses

Pass 25 May 2012 44,098 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,635 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf wiper perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel nut replaced

Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,525 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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AU55 ZHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU55 ZHJ, 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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AU55 ZHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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