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MK55 ZSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,378 mi
Last recorded58,378 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 ZSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,378 miles

Front number plate damaged.

O/S number plate light not working.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,375 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front number plate damaged.

O/S number plate light not working.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,554 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 51,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 41,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,119 miles

all flexi ferruls rusty

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 27,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,225 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,716 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 ZSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

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

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