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EF05 ZGB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZGB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,036 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,034 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,734 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,148 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,148 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,166 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 52,055 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,964 miles

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 ]

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,615 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,642 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 34,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,776 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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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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