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KV05 ZGD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,344 mi
Last recorded51,344 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZGD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,344 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 49,003 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,547 miles

both rear tyres are cracking with age

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,425 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2012 38,554 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 38,554 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,491 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear number plate lamp not working until boot lid shut - then appeared OK

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,338 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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KV05 ZGD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

KV05 ZGD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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