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EK05 CZM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,713 mi
Last recorded35,713 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CZM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 35,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 32,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 31,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 30,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 27,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,217 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 24,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,955 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,384 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,521 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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EK05 CZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EK05 CZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 CZM registered?

EK05 CZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EK05 CZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CZM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK05 CZM have outstanding finance?

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