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DS05 VXU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,958 mi
Last recorded116,958 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,130 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,856 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 100,306 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 94,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 87,746 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,746 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,199 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,427 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,427 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,482 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 10,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

DS05 VXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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