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DF05 KLE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,886 mi
Last recorded103,886 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 KLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,886 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 68,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,189 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,118 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,841 miles

Bonnet safty catch sticking( free off)

Front nearside tyre inner side wall cracking but not to cords

Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,914 miles

Freeoff bonnet safty catch

Nearside and offside rear tyre side walls starting to crack but not to cords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,103 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,875 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,875 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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DF05 KLE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DF05 KLE, 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 DF05 KLE registered?

DF05 KLE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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