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CV05 ZSG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,922 mi
Last recorded98,922 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZSG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,922 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various suspension components badly corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,424 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,067 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.F.3)

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corrodded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,421 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,354 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv dampness on nearside rear inner brake pad not leaking at time of test

adv slight play in both front upper top mount bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,751 miles

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

adv slight play in both front top mount bushes

adv surface corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,283 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,976 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 12,976 miles

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

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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CV05 ZSG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV05 ZSG, 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 CV05 ZSG registered?

CV05 ZSG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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