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DN05 DDV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,535 mi
Last recorded72,535 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 72,535 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 63,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,254 miles

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 19 May 2014 56,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust corroded

n s f tyre worn to tread bars

rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2013 48,420 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 48,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 39,169 miles

both front tyrtes wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

clutch padel very hard

damage to body work

damage to wheel trims

nail in o s r tyre

slight bind to o s r brake

Pass 5 May 2011 35,383 miles

strong advise rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 May 2011 35,383 miles

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

strong advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2010 27,640 miles

front brake discs worn.not able to see front or rear pads condition.

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

offside mirror electric adjuster faulty

Pass 20 May 2009 22,495 miles

electric mirror adjuster faulty.

engine lower stabiliser bar bushes worn,recommend attention.

Pass 23 May 2008 15,453 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 DDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DDV, 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 DDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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