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DU55 EHM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EHM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,595 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 89,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,002 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,863 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 82,863 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,646 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,193 miles

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

Nearside Front brake tight

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake tight

Nearside Rear brake tight

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 70,256 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,288 miles

Both front coil springs have corrosion

Both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion - front to rear

Nearside rear seat belt starting fray

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has nail in.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Both front coil springs have corrosion

Both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion - front to rear

Nearside rear seat belt starting fray

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

Offside rear tyre has nail in.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,045 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing slightly , standard blades

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight brake bind nearside front.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,139 miles

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

near side rear tyre perishing outer wall

off side rear tyre perishing outer wall

Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perishing outer wall

off side rear tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 25,450 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,813 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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DU55 EHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DU55 EHM, 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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DU55 EHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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