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SA55 ZMU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,672 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower shock absorber corroded

sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,073 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,879 miles

Body not fully secure under body corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure sill dameg (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure under body corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,613 miles

Body not fully secure under body corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front & rear tyres are different sizes, fitted as axle pairs.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Evidence of brake overheating.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake only just met requirements. Components may be in need of adjustment or repair.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,355 miles

Battery has been secured with cable ties

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working all (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear rear brake recording little or no effort READINGS: 100 / 30 total 12% (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting on outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery secure at time of inspection

Emissions: lambda just met

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underbody components and some panels

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,731 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated at time of re-inspection (8.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 19 Mar 2016 36,731 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked / tear (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure liable to short circuit (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,598 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,598 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,918 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 33,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,604 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 25,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,661 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2009 21,661 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,728 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)

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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SA55 ZMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA55 ZMU, 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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SA55 ZMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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