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DN05 YPT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 YPT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,131 miles

all suspension springs are corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension springs are corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,982 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,979 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

all four coil springs corroded

centre brake light inop

Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

all four coil springs corroded

centre brake light inop

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,535 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,535 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,574 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both rear brake pipes by rear hoses under wheel arches starting to corrode

nail in o/s/r tyre tread also starting to wear unevenly in bands

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

slight cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,484 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both rear brake pipes by rear hoses under wheel arches starting to corrode

nail in o/s/r tyre tread also starting to wear unevenly in bands

nails in n/s/r tyre tread x2

slight cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear by hoses

front brake discs worn slightly

n/s/f inner c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

rear brake pads getting low-difficult to inspect

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall

slight deterioration to exhaust front flex

Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear by hoses

front brake discs worn slightly

n/s/f inner c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

rear brake pads getting low-difficult to inspect

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall

slight deterioration to exhaust front flex

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,894 miles

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

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

drive shaft abs rings are corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

drive shaft abs rings are corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 44,593 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 39,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 33,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,584 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 21,417 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 YPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YPT, 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 YPT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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