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MT55 ZYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,614 mi
Last recorded58,614 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ZYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 58,614 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle components

rear axle ben corroded

under car ben heavily on the seal spray

Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle components

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,771 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

Fail 21 Sep 2022 51,768 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,112 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,993 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,957 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 33,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,308 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 ZYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

MT55 ZYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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