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DG55 LWE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,339 miles

Boot lid, rear bumper cover damaged- still secure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 81,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated Severe corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Boot lid, rear bumper cover damaged- still secure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,816 miles

Nearside Rear bumper loose

Fail 16 Jun 2021 70,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, (inside wheel arch). (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides,(end of flexi into caliper). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides,(inside wheel arch before flexi). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 59,434 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, (inside wheel arch). (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides,(end of flexi into caliper). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides,(inside wheel arch before flexi). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2017 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 57,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,381 miles

under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2015 56,381 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,886 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 54,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,733 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,600 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,639 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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DG55 LWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DG55 LWE, 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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DG55 LWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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