MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn low on inside edge 165-60-14
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front & rear brake discs in poor condition
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?
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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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