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YE55 ZTB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 ZTB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 83,566 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,152 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 72,149 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,615 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 66,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,344 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake service advised.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 57,532 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake service advised.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,651 miles

Advise to change brake pedal rubber.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All original. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect only. (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both fronts. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe and rear box. (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Advise to change brake pedal rubber.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All original. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect only. (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 55,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 55,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired front to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 53,625 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear@ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' added mirror (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 51,565 miles

Advise bonnet secondary catch stiff.

Advise centre brake light not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2015 51,565 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Advise bonnet secondary catch stiff.

Advise centre brake light not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,241 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,241 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,655 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 41,655 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,432 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,358 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,587 miles

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

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

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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YE55 ZTB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 YE55 ZTB, 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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YE55 ZTB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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