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AV05 ZBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,541 mi
Last recorded80,541 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,541 miles

Slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,126 miles

Offside Front tyre in poor condition and worn to limit.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre in poor condition and worn to limit.

front flexy and rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,719 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit towards centre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2017 74,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 71,025 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,076 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,962 miles

clutch pedal anti slip smooth

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,069 miles

Both rear tyres cracking at sidewalls.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,822 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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AV05 ZBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV05 ZBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 ZBO registered?

AV05 ZBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AV05 ZBO safe to buy?

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