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DE05 KLK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,997 mi
Last recorded81,997 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,997 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 81,997 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,054 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 77,014 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,037 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 71,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,229 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,229 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,892 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 62,892 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,886 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,532 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,532 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,473 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 KLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLK, 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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What year was DE05 KLK registered?

DE05 KLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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