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YS05 ZPG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,539 mi
Last recorded77,539 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ZPG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 77,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch sized

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,605 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp joining centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rear brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp joining centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,066 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded; Offside and Nearside. Under body general corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2019 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,574 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,454 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,454 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 40,527 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,907 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 35,730 miles

bonnet safety lock fauly

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,730 miles

bonnet safety lock fauly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,307 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 25,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,011 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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YS05 ZPG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YS05 ZPG, 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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YS05 ZPG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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