MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
O/S/R axel bush starting to separate.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
O/S/R axel bush starting to separate.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished.
N/S/R light lens cracked.
Slight play N/S/F suspension top mount.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished.
N/S/R light lens cracked.
Slight play N/S/F suspension top mount.
Damage to N/S/R light lens.
O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Rear wiper blade split.
Slight play in N/S/F top mount.
Engien coolant level on minimum.
N/S/R light lense cracked.
Engien coolant level on minimum.
N/S/R light lense cracked.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Damage to N/S/R of bumper and N/S/R lamp unit.
N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and deteriorated on outer sidewall.
O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
O/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm and deteriorating on inner and outer sidewalls.
Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mounting.
Slight movement in O/S/F suspension top mounting.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Damage to N/S/R of bumper and N/S/R lamp unit.
N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and deteriorated on outer sidewall.
O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
O/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm and deteriorating on inner and outer sidewalls.
Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mounting.
Slight movement in O/S/F suspension top mounting.
Can not see rear brake pads fully.
Damage to rear bumper and N/S/R lamp lens.
O/S/R tyre cracking slightly on inner and outer sidewalls.
Damage to N/S/F wheel trim.
O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge unevenly, and cut in outer side wall.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 KBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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