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DE05 KBV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,101 miles

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.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,095 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 86,095 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,686 miles

O/S/R axel bush starting to separate.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,686 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,787 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished.

N/S/R light lens cracked.

Slight play N/S/F suspension top mount.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,787 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,470 miles

Damage to N/S/R light lens.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,548 miles

Slight play in N/S/F top mount.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,447 miles

Engien coolant level on minimum.

N/S/R light lense cracked.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,447 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 55,777 miles

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.

Fail 13 May 2014 55,777 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2013 49,184 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2012 42,433 miles

Damage to N/S/F wheel trim.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge unevenly, and cut in outer side wall.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,489 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,690 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 17,690 miles

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.

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 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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