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DE05 DHA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,406 mi
Last recorded91,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,406 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 91,406 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,389 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn off side front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

off side rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,732 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking through inner wing (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,111 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r/ tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,485 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

front brake disc,s worn

front wipers splitting

Fail 11 Jun 2012 47,532 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2012 47,532 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,881 miles

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

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

belt squeak from cold

clutch pedal poor/bite point low

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges, and has several cuts/splits on inner sidewall, not showing ply/cords

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread)

o/s/f tyre valve slightly cracked

o/s/r brake pipe going slightly rusty at end

rear wiper blade split

slight lips on front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,881 miles

belt squeak from cold

clutch pedal poor/bite point low

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges, and has several cuts/splits on inner sidewall, not showing ply/cords

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread)

o/s/f tyre valve slightly cracked

o/s/r brake pipe going slightly rusty at end

rear wiper blade split

slight lips on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,151 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 30,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,576 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 19,979 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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DE05 DHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE05 DHA, 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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DE05 DHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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