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EJ05 ZDM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,082 mi
Last recorded105,082 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZDM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,082 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

just met the parking brake efficiency

Fail 28 Oct 2021 105,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

just met the parking brake efficiency

Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,034 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 87,898 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))

Fail 23 May 2019 87,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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 19 May 2018 78,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 78,899 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 69,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 69,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 60,047 miles

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

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2016 60,047 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2015 50,420 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 50,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 43,745 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 39,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,233 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 34,180 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 29,090 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 23,307 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,604 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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EJ05 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ05 ZDM, 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 EJ05 ZDM registered?

EJ05 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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