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KC55 ZZX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,194 mi
Last recorded56,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 ZZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 56,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,434 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,434 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 53,929 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 53,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outside wall

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outside wall

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread (not deep enough to reach cords).

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 40,136 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside corner of front bumber damaged (no sharp edges).

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front corner of bumper damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,522 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 18,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KC55 ZZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KC55 ZZX, 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 KC55 ZZX registered?

KC55 ZZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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