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DG55 LYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

65,010 mi
Last recorded65,010 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,010 miles

Nearside Front A B S ring broken

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 64,954 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front A B S ring broken

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 60,934 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

battery clamp not securing the battery but battery cannot move

handbrake only just passed roller brake test

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged crown ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all seat belts slow to return

battery loose

uneven wear on tread of front tyre(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged crown ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all seat belts slow to return

battery loose

uneven wear on tread of front tyre(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,750 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,033 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,033 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,910 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 44,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,289 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 41,289 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,214 miles

tracking requires adjusting! both front tyres wearing on inside edges!

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,675 miles

advise front tyres wearing inner edge advise alighnment check

Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front tyres wearing inner edge advise alighnment check

advise oil beow max advise top up

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 25,061 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,477 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 19,451 miles

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)

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 LYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DG55 LYV, 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 DG55 LYV registered?

DG55 LYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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