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DG55 LWH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,214 mi
Last recorded86,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LWH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,214 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 83,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 83,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** 0mm *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 82,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top Mount unit worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 81,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 31 May 2017 78,515 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,740 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on walls

Fail 2 Jun 2016 75,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 15 May 2015 71,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil filter leaking

oil leak possible sump gasket or crank seal

slight misting of oil around power steering resivour

Fail 15 May 2015 71,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil filter leaking

oil leak possible sump gasket or crank seal

slight misting of oil around power steering resivour

Pass 27 May 2014 64,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,773 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,685 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 17 Oct 2011 47,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,386 miles

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear

Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,322 miles

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

Offside 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)

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,381 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 LWH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 DG55 LWH, 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 LWH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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