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GD05 KZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 KZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage to screen at base of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s adjusted to pass (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage to screen at base of windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,337 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,337 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 83,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,993 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,041 miles

battery insecure

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,759 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,144 miles

rear pads appear thin

small cut to near side front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,240 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,240 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,734 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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GD05 KZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD05 KZZ, 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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GD05 KZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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