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MK55 ZTR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,269 mi
Last recorded20,269 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 ZTR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 20,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 20,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 17,837 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 17,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,867 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,262 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 15,262 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 14,226 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,367 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 12,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,989 miles

N/S/R tyre been ran flat

Fail 29 Sep 2012 9,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/R tyre been ran flat

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,605 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre inner wall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2010 7,175 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 7,175 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,777 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 ZTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK55 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

MK55 ZTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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