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DG05 TDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,244 mi
Last recorded111,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,244 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 100,931 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 100,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,890 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 98,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 90,649 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides.Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,047 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wings. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,960 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing from inner edges

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2016 82,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing from inner edges

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 74,757 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 74,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,491 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front o/s tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2012 58,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 58,720 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 45,667 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,140 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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DG05 TDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG05 TDX, 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 DG05 TDX registered?

DG05 TDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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