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DS05 RXW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,803 mi
Last recorded105,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,803 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 105,753 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,348 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,287 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,177 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,177 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,039 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 RXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RXW, 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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What year was DS05 RXW registered?

DS05 RXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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