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FG05 ZXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,335 mi
Last recorded87,335 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,335 miles

Coil spring: mounting has play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both front disc back plates corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,147 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,355 miles

All Suspension coil springs corroded but still complete time of test

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Sill backings corroded

hand brake only just within limit

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 79,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All Suspension coil springs corroded but still complete time of test

Front Exhaust flexi slightly worn

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Sill backings corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,389 miles

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

Parking break has only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 5 Aug 2014 67,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,572 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,569 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 57,615 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

High level stop light inoperative

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,618 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,468 miles

twist in rear lap belt.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,468 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn.

twist in rear lap belt.

wipers smearing,recommend attention.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,496 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly(inside tread)

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

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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FG05 ZXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG05 ZXR, 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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FG05 ZXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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