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DN05 XFS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XFS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 109,183 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 104,340 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 104,340 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement @ caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 99,720 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing - front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating - offside front & nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 May 2015 99,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing - front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating - offside front & nearside rear brake back plates corroded

reduced effort offside rear park brake

Pass 17 May 2014 89,623 miles

nearside rear brake back plate corroded - corrosion to both rear brake disc inner faces

Pass 18 May 2013 81,098 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 71,875 miles

n/s sill dented

Pass 18 May 2011 52,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 52,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,171 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 28,171 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,314 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 XFS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 XFS, 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 XFS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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