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EU05 KZX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,509 mi
Last recorded87,509 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 KZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 87,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 86,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISORY offside rear tyre perishing cracking in inner side wall

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,277 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISORY offside rear tyre perishing cracking in inner side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,261 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,035 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 23,035 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,747 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 KZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EU05 KZX, 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 KZX registered?

EU05 KZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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