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EK05 ZBD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,989 mi
Last recorded49,989 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,989 miles

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

Unable to inspect front and rear brakes due to wheel cap design

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,940 miles

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pads due to wheel cap design

o.s.f tyre has slight tear/cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2010 32,940 miles

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

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pads due to wheel cap design

o.s.f tyre has slight tear/cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2009 12,780 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,204 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 ZBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

EK05 ZBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EK05 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 ZBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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