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DN05 WLV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,169 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,902 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,758 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,518 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,518 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearsde rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 1 May 2014 51,865 miles

em light on

nsf side wall damaged nsr perrishing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 51,842 miles

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

em light on

nsf side wall damaged nsr perrishing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,856 miles

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

em light on

Pass 5 May 2011 35,211 miles

Engine management light on!

Pass 7 May 2010 27,641 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 27,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,809 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,244 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 WLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

DN05 WLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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