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PX05 VZV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,407 mi
Last recorded58,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 VZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,407 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 58,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH SIDES (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,959 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,938 miles

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

Offside Rear perished

Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,937 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,573 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 23,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,733 miles

Cracking on nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,378 miles

Nearside front tyre small cut on sidewall

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 18,378 miles

Nearside front tyre small cut on sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 16,788 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 16,788 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 15,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,997 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,266 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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PX05 VZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX05 VZV, 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 PX05 VZV registered?

PX05 VZV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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