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MK55 UNZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,778 mi
Last recorded118,778 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 118,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rad leaking and bracket rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 97,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,996 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 83,786 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 77,098 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,641 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center stop lamp not working

front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,902 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,984 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

center stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall/cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall /cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,984 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

center stop lamp not working

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall/cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall /cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,794 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,924 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,113 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,020 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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MK55 UNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK55 UNZ, 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 MK55 UNZ registered?

MK55 UNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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