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MK55 ZTT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 73,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 67,853 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,928 miles

All brake discs becoming worn/pitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,007 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

brake pedal grip worn

Fail 1 Mar 2019 61,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing nut x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

brake pedal grip worn

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 57,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,864 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges but not near limit

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre inner tread depth low (165/60/14)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZTT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 MK55 ZTT, 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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MK55 ZTT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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