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MT05 ZPJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 ZPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 84,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,182 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 80,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 77,361 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2016 68,197 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 May 2016 68,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,325 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 51,680 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 51,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,438 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,437 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,333 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,337 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,460 miles

cut in offside rear tyre side wall

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,024 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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MT05 ZPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT05 ZPJ, 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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MT05 ZPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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