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AP55 DZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,787 mi
Last recorded77,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 77,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,079 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,079 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,341 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 71,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,579 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 69,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 66,756 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer edges worns close to limit.

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

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

towbar not fitted.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box broken/Ex Em. Not Tested. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front inner and outer edges worns close to limit.

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

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

towbar not fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,801 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes rusty.

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear coil springs rusty.

Slight leak on rear exhaust joint.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,757 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,757 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,076 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,212 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,817 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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AP55 DZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP55 DZL, 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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AP55 DZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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