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DK55 HRW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 HRW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 119,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 116,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body all under sealed

under cover fitted

Fail 7 May 2025 116,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body all under sealed

under cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,183 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all sides (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

parking brake has low reserve travel

underbody, sills and suspension components all corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,968 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inspection / Service recommended. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 114,968 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inspection / Service recommended. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,443 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 114,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 112,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 112,314 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot starting to deterioate

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip starting to deterioate

exhaust starting to corode

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,085 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,727 miles

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake trail

Fail 28 Sep 2016 107,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake trail

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,326 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,383 miles

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

rear discs lipped and a little rusty.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,634 miles

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

Seat covers fitted preventing full inspection of centre rear seat belt

Fail 14 Sep 2010 44,634 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Seat covers fitted preventing full inspection of centre rear seat belt

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,614 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,614 miles

Nearside 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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DK55 HRW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HRW, 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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DK55 HRW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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