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DS05 BHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,302 miles

Coil spring corroded all, front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,015 miles

both front tyre are cracking along the tread

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,885 miles

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

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

both front tyre are cracking along the tread

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,732 miles

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

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

offside rear Tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but it is not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,731 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

offside rear Tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but it is not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,834 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 46,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,877 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,546 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,853 miles

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

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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DS05 BHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS05 BHN, 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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DS05 BHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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