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DK05 YVL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,878 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 95,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 88,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated (run flat)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 88,510 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated (run flat)

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

oil leak fro oil filter

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn o n inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn o n inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 68,802 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)

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,111 miles

advise front discs & pads changed prior to test

advise n/s front position lamp changed prior to test

advise wipers changed prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,951 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,367 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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DK05 YVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK05 YVL, 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 DK05 YVL registered?

DK05 YVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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