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DS05 BOU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,639 mi
Last recorded102,639 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 102,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 102,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,409 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,440 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,506 miles

Front number plate deterioated

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,506 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front number plate deterioated

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,150 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

Off side front tyre wall damaged

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

Slight play suspension top mounts

Fail 14 Jan 2015 64,150 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in near side rear tyre

Off side front tyre wall damaged

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

Slight play suspension top mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,711 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 48,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,624 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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DS05 BOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS05 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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