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KV05 ZFZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,372 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 73,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 73,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,097 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,801 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,888 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,545 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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KV05 ZFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV05 ZFZ, 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 KV05 ZFZ registered?

KV05 ZFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 ZFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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