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KA05 ZTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,862 mi
Last recorded47,862 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ZTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,862 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 47,861 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,271 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 40,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,253 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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KA05 ZTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KA05 ZTE, 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 KA05 ZTE registered?

KA05 ZTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KA05 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 ZTE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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