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DU55 XXK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 90,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,447 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,447 miles

Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 72,465 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,952 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,744 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,661 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 XXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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