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DN05 TYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,623 mi
Last recorded109,623 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,623 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth outside edge

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inside edge

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 109,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth outside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inside edge

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 98,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,757 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery Went Flat During Test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 165/60R14 - Nail in Shoulder

Offside Front Tyre Has a Nail in Tread

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,174 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,151 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,600 miles

Bonnet secondary catch is stiff

o/s wiper is deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,775 miles

Bonnet secondary catch is stiff

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,812 miles

Bonnnet secondary catch stiff

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,933 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 TYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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