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DN05 TYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,554 mi
Last recorded49,554 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,554 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 43,848 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,410 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both starting to corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 40,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both starting to corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,497 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,749 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,829 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,748 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 TYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

DN05 TYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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