MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front service brake imbalance high (22%)
Both front tyres getting low on tread edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK55 HRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DK55 HRO, 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 DK55 HRO registered?
DK55 HRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.
Is DK55 HRO safe to buy?
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