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EG05 MZV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 MZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,540 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Both front top mount bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Both front top mount bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,722 miles

Offside Front Wheel stiff on rotation

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 71,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Exciter ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,270 miles

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

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2013 59,001 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,548 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,915 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,304 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,036 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 15,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

EG05 MZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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