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MT05 ZVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,565 mi
Last recorded49,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 ZVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 47,854 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 47,854 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,806 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 45,804 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,615 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 38,848 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 38,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 37,295 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 34,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level halfway (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing

Fail 25 May 2017 34,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level halfway (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,355 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 26,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,398 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 31 May 2013 20,398 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2012 18,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 15,193 miles

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

tyres scrubbing on inside edges due to tracking needs setting

Pass 18 May 2009 13,713 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 10,458 miles

front wiper blades worn

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 ZVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT05 ZVF, 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 ZVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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