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DS54 OAZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 OAZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.6 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 238 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs / ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 80 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 73,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,253 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,473 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,533 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 33,806 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,200 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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DS54 OAZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DS54 OAZ, 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 DS54 OAZ registered?

DS54 OAZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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