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DN05 LHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,257 mi
Last recorded149,257 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 149,257 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn. Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 128,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 128,635 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,192 miles

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

handbrake percent onmly just passing

underneath corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 123,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake percent onmly just passing

underneath corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 119,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 108,888 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,315 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,956 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)

Pass 22 May 2010 52,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 41,199 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,081 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 LHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN05 LHZ, 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 DN05 LHZ registered?

DN05 LHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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