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KV05 ZGE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,327 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 87,327 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 73,472 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 73,472 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2018 65,314 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 65,314 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,605 miles

service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.s

Pass 6 May 2016 54,270 miles

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.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,261 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and tread area

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,314 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,934 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,732 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 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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