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DN54 LXL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 127,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,470 miles

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP SLIGHT PLAY NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 115,152 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP SLIGHT PLAY NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 98,930 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,508 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 81,893 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,015 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 75,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 70,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,558 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,555 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 47,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,657 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,507 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 41,507 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 34,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 21,704 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 21,704 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DN54 LXL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN54 LXL, 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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DN54 LXL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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