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MT55 MZO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,039 mi
Last recorded62,039 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 MZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,039 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 57,340 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust mount broken but system supported

Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded, but not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,589 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,589 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres side walls are perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,494 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MT55 MZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MT55 MZO, 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 MT55 MZO registered?

MT55 MZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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