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DG05 XRT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,623 mi
Last recorded59,623 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XRT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,623 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 59,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,890 miles

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

nearside front A.B.S. ring is fractured

offside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2018 51,887 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front A.B.S. ring is fractured

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,471 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

battery slight insecurity

Fail 21 Jan 2015 47,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

battery slight insecurity

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery securing device poor

engine oil level on min

front tyre size different size to rear tyre size

rear brake discs slight corrosion nearside rewar brake slight bind

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres different size to rears

n/s/f wiper slight smear

rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 12 Jan 2013 41,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres different size to rears

n/s/f wiper slight smear

rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,719 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,488 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 34,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 24 Feb 2010 25,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre blet lock device not checked due to being under rear seat

Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,648 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 15,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

rear centre seat belt stalk not checked under seat and drivers personal belongings in car

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 XRT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

DG05 XRT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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