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DU05 HDD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,638 mi
Last recorded84,638 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HDD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,638 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle rusty but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, inside rubber grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,755 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes by flex x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes by flex x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,674 miles

n/s/r tyre wall starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,674 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,698 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 53,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,701 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,539 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 27,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 11,253 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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DU05 HDD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 DU05 HDD, 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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DU05 HDD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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