MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Wipers smearing
General corrosion to underside components
Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges
Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges
Slight engine oil leak
Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear tyres starting to crack on side walls
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear tyres starting to crack on side walls
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust corroding
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Slight leak on n/s inner cv gaiter [ clip ]
exhaust corroding
n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge
o/s of front bumper damaged
oil leak on engine
rear brake discs worn and corroding
exhaust corroding
n/s/f bumper scratched
n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge
n/s/f wiper deteriorating - split ends
o/s/f bumper damaged
o/s/f shock absorber top mount slightly worn
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroding
n/s/f bumper scratched
n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge
n/s/f wiper deteriorating - split ends
o/s/f bumper damaged
o/s/f shock absorber top mount slightly worn
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 ZGB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EF05 ZGB, 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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EF05 ZGB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.
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