MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.s
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and tread area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
gear box has slight oil leak
r/o/s light lens slightly loose
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV05 ZGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 ZGE, 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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KV05 ZGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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