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EU05 KZS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 KZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 81,299 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,948 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,959 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 72,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 64,165 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,015 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,789 miles

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 27,917 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 23,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 23,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,192 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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EU05 KZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU05 KZS, 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 EU05 KZS registered?

EU05 KZS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EU05 KZS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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