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DN05 MHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 87,741 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,277 miles

Handbrake just passed 17%

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 76,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake just passed 17%

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,689 miles

Central Front Brake master cylinder below minimum mark topped up . (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 39,501 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 39,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 30,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,143 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 28,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,135 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 26,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,568 miles

Front tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 24,567 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 23,794 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre,sidewalls starting to split.

oil leaks.

corrosion to brake pipes under rear wheel arches.

front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 30 May 2014 22,412 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

slight exhaust blow (flexi)

Fail 30 May 2014 22,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

slight exhaust blow (flexi)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,464 miles

bonnet hinges stiff

fuel level

Fail 5 Apr 2013 20,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet hinges stiff

fuel level

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,936 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 MHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

DN05 MHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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