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MC05 ZDF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/rear (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 79,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 69,276 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,284 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,951 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 55,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,211 miles

rear shockers weak

Fail 20 Nov 2020 54,211 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside number plate light not illuminate number plate

rear shockers weak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,367 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,367 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre badly splitting on inside sidewall and low on air

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,379 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 47,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,711 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 45,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,952 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 43,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,570 miles

engine bay: battery not fully secured

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,929 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,641 miles

0/s/r tyre wall cracked and deterioted

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 30,375 miles

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

hazard light switch slightly faulty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,394 miles

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

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

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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MC05 ZDF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MC05 ZDF, 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 MC05 ZDF registered?

MC05 ZDF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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