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EJ05 ZDV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,399 miles

Both front top mounts worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 86,496 miles

n/s and o/s f top mounts slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,131 miles

front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner face

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,193 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,697 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,091 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,558 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,532 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,410 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 65,101 miles

both number plate lights worked with lite tap

nail in o/s/r tyre o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge engine oil level on min

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,307 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper beginning to split but still clearing screen

Fail 6 May 2009 44,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 May 2009 44,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2008 32,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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EJ05 ZDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ05 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

EJ05 ZDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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