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AV05 ZBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,125 mi
Last recorded81,125 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and slight corrosion rear brake pipes and rear brake pads hard to see

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,631 miles

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads hard to see

under trays

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,704 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under trays

Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,810 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads hard to see

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,279 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 27,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wipers split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,000 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 26,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 24,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,443 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,198 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,108 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ZBY 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 76.5%.

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 AV05 ZBY, 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 AV05 ZBY registered?

AV05 ZBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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