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EN05 ZLK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,311 mi
Last recorded38,311 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ZLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 38,311 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides of car (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,057 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 35,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both shoulders of tread exposing inner cords 165/60 R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 33,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear parking brake effort lags slightly.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components in corroded condition,but not considered seriously weakened.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 32,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 31,802 miles

Underside around front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,615 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 31,615 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,386 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 30,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,482 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,566 miles

rear brakes draging slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,551 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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EN05 ZLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EN05 ZLK, 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 EN05 ZLK registered?

EN05 ZLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is EN05 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ZLK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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