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DA05 XPL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

131,576 mi
Last recorded131,576 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 131,576 miles

o/s tie rod has slight play

o/s/f drop link has slight play

rear pads low

Fail 7 Sep 2021 131,574 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s tie rod has slight play

o/s/f drop link has slight play

rear pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,074 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 100,065 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 99,335 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 13 May 2019 75,865 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 75,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 74,146 miles

osf tyre worn on edge on limit

Fail 4 May 2018 74,146 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre worn on edge on limit

Pass 8 May 2017 70,393 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 70,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 66,998 miles

OSF SEAT ADJUSTER DAMAGED

Pass 8 May 2015 62,649 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 62,649 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 57,960 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges not measurable tread

washer weak but adequate

Fail 8 May 2014 57,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges not measurable tread

washer weak but adequate

Pass 10 May 2013 52,835 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 52,813 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,320 miles

headlamp aim tested on 1

Pass 6 May 2011 41,227 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 41,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,708 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 May 2009 29,393 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,393 miles

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

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

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 May 2008 20,758 miles

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

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

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 XPL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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