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MD55 KRZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,973 mi
Last recorded91,973 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 KRZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 85,337 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 85,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,672 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 82,664 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 72,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flexy (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,064 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

engine oil leak

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

engine oil leak

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,825 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,212 miles

165/60R14 Both front tyres worn on inner tread

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall poor

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel trims obstructing view of front and rear pads

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,753 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,841 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [165/60/14h]

unable to check brake linings through wheels

Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 30,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,915 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 15,402 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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MD55 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MD55 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

MD55 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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