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EG05 KZJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,336 mi
Last recorded49,336 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 KZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,336 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,336 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,369 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,222 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,221 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,125 miles

front discs corroded and worn

n/s/r brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,309 miles

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

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

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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EG05 KZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EG05 KZJ, 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 EG05 KZJ registered?

EG05 KZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is EG05 KZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 KZJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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