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DA05 BLF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,562 mi
Last recorded73,562 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,562 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring worn offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 73,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coil spring worn offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring worn offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 68,810 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,706 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,263 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,263 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,726 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,942 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,628 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 24,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,973 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,285 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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DA05 BLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA05 BLF, 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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DA05 BLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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