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EJ05 ZMY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,971 mi
Last recorded31,971 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 31,971 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 28,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 25,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/r brake binding.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,446 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight Play In OSF Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 20,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Due To Age, 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play In OSF Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Due To Age, 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 17,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Due To Age, 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play In OSF Top Strut Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Due To Age, 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,176 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 17,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 May 2014 17,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 17,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,221 miles

Centre Brake lamp Inoperative - Unknown if connected.

N/S wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2009 11,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,071 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 ZMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

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

Is EJ05 ZMY safe to buy?

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