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SM05 ZBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,974 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,231 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 56,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 55,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 53,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 51,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 48,495 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 35,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,119 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,543 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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SM05 ZBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM05 ZBY, 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 SM05 ZBY registered?

SM05 ZBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SM05 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 ZBY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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