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DN05 ATZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,681 mi
Last recorded84,681 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ATZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,681 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 83,212 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,118 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 78,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,448 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped off at the front and is not connected to the rest of the system so no gases reaching the back (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release broken (5.2.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 61,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,390 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,305 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,774 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,962 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 34,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to metal pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,194 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to metal pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2010 30,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,828 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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DN05 ATZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN05 ATZ, 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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DN05 ATZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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