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DG05 ZMY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,552 mi
Last recorded61,552 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear reg plate deteriorated-front springs corroded-x2 front top mounts slightly worn-slight oil leak-o.s.r brake pipe corroded-under body heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,682 miles

Front Both Door mouldings held by sellotape.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 58,681 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle OSF brake Lazy . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation lazy (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both Door mouldings held by sellotape.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,010 miles

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

rear suspension springs corooded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,252 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 45,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,692 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 41,690 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,968 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 38,943 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,949 miles

hilevel brake light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,761 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,513 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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DG05 ZMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG05 ZMY, 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 DG05 ZMY registered?

DG05 ZMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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