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DK05 YWG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,197 mi
Last recorded63,197 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 63,197 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & O/S Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

structural corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2023 59,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & O/S Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

structural corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil low one litre added

Fail 21 Feb 2022 51,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil low one litre added

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 45,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,165 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 41,165 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,600 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,317 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 37,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,662 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,195 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,629 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 29,919 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,095 miles

advise:nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

advise:slight play offside front shock absorber top mounting

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 YWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

DK05 YWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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