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DU05 NYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,253 mi
Last recorded106,253 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,253 miles

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,209 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sills corroded causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,833 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill slightly corroded but not causing sharp edge (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,347 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn uneven

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,195 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osf tyre has worn unevenly on its inner shoulder

rear brakes have high imbalance but increase and decrease at at about the same rate

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,552 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osf tyre has worn unevenly on its inner shoulder

rear brakes have high imbalance but increase and decrease at at about the same rate

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,099 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,099 miles

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

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

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 NYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 DU05 NYF, 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 NYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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