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EK05 VZT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,867 mi
Last recorded68,867 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 65,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,026 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,988 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 53,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 24,196 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,559 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split

Fail 9 Nov 2016 15,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 7,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 3,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 3,028 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 3,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 2,775 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 2,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 1,710 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 1,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 1,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 888 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 773 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 VZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EK05 VZT, 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 EK05 VZT registered?

EK05 VZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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