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RE05 ZYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,801 mi
Last recorded99,801 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 99,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake back plates corroded and weak

both rear axle mounting bushes , unbonding with slight play

dent in offside front wheel rim

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front wiper blades poor

light corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

light corrosion to underbody and rear coil springs

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight rotational noise from nearside rear wheel

slight unbonding and play to front lower arm , rear bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,020 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,651 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,094 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,476 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,820 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,931 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,399 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,084 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,669 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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RE05 ZYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE05 ZYK, 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 RE05 ZYK registered?

RE05 ZYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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