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MD55 CZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,421 mi
Last recorded70,421 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 CZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,421 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,155 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 69,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 67,503 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 67,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 65,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 64,768 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 64,768 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 62,702 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 60,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 57,463 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 May 2016 55,822 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 55,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyer age cracking..

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,051 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 3,478 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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MD55 CZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD55 CZW, 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 MD55 CZW registered?

MD55 CZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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