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DN05 UCJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 66,067 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,387 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Back plate corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 72 28 100 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 180 15 153 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Back plate corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 53,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring. (3.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 180 15 153 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Back plate corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,756 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP N/W

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,002 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 32,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,546 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 UCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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