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DG05 TTZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,127 mi
Last recorded107,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 102,177 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 98,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 98,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 93,688 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 93,688 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,073 miles

crack on windscreen out side of drivers view

Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,073 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

crack on windscreen out side of drivers view

Pass 30 May 2017 77,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,254 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 68,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,050 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 62,050 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,258 miles

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

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,142 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 24,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

coolant level low

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,518 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,557 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 TTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ registered?

DG05 TTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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