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FX55 ZWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,452 mi
Last recorded36,452 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,452 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded close to sill

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,074 miles

Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,119 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

all underneath brake pipe ferrules slight corrosion

damage to body panels but not excessive and no sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 17,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut across tread but no cords showing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut across tread but no cords showing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre has deep cut across tread but no cords showing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut across tread but no cords showing

unable to view front or rear pads (wheel covers fitted)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in grommet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,439 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,239 miles

Both front and both rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,893 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,756 miles

both front tyres tread have cuts in them not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Aug 2011 9,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 8,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 5,722 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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FX55 ZWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FX55 ZWC, 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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FX55 ZWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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