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DF05 PPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,958 mi
Last recorded77,958 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 PPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 77,958 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spilt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension general corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,847 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

h/brake just passed

Fail 23 Sep 2022 73,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inop (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear h/brake lever o stop inop

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,746 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exh corroded

h/brake just passed

Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,746 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exh corroded

h/brake just passed

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exh system corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Slight play in top mount

Fail 7 Sep 2018 57,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Slight play in top mount

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,212 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 50,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,445 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,429 miles

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

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

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

front/rear discs corroded slight distortion..corrosion exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 38,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,366 miles

corrosion to exhaust...both front tyres worn on inner edgee close to limits...both rear tyres side walls split...

Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,237 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 Jul 2008 16,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,384 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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DF05 PPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF05 PPO, 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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DF05 PPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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