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KS05 ZWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,709 mi
Last recorded109,709 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side bothside rear poor efficiency. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,167 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside rear inner sill badly corroded in places ,need attension. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine need investigate , marginal pass. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake poor efficiency ,should investigate.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 105,167 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder/wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded bothside front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside rear inner sill badly corroded in places ,need attension. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine need investigate , marginal pass. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake poor efficiency ,should investigate.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim badly distorted, and tyre bulging. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint significant amount of play,replace a.s.a.p. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,125 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,123 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,158 miles

front brakes have light bind

Fail 11 Aug 2017 65,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight bind on front brakes.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes have slight bind

Fail 19 Aug 2016 74,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brakes have slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,479 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs both corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,245 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,645 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,645 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,508 miles

Off side abs exciter ring cracked

Unadle to check rear seat belts rear seats folded and boot has lugage

Front bonnett secondry catch not working

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 41,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,638 miles

tread worn thin on edges of offside front tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,203 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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KS05 ZWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS05 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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KS05 ZWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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