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AU55 ZHM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 91,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 91,406 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes at flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls of tyre damaged slightly as has been run under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 74,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls of tyre damaged slightly as has been run under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre walls, possibly been run under inflated at some point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,025 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,382 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,034 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,034 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AU55 ZHM, 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 AU55 ZHM registered?

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

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