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DU55 XXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,195 mi
Last recorded74,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both Front to Rear at Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear service brake lagging slightly

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

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Park brake only just met requirements

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 74,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And gaiter split allowing the ingress of dirt etc (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both Front to Rear at Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear service brake lagging slightly

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

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Park brake only just met requirements

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,892 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,887 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,571 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,571 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,358 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 62,319 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

mil warning light on

rear offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,994 miles

front tyres worn low on inside edge 165-60-14

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,999 miles

front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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