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MT55 ZYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ZYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 104,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 x cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum 1.6 mm and totally bald on inner edge, very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum 1.6 mm and totally bald on inner edge, very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp top securing bolt loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary (safety ) catch seized

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,638 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 94,624 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine LEAKING FROM CORRODED OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,415 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,415 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 45,731 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front brake binding

Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,724 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs are corroded

o/s front brake binding

Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 32,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,600 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine warning light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,268 miles

bonnet catch stiff

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2010 23,268 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,991 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,765 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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MT55 ZYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZYF, 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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MT55 ZYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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