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DV05 YRL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 86,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 86,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,225 miles

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

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

bind o/s rear hub also parking brake effort low

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

o/s front wishbone rear bush parting

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s front wishbone rear bush parting

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

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

bind o/s rear hub also parking brake effort low

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,664 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil Springs Corroded

Slight damage to OSF Wheel inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil Springs Corroded

Slight damage to OSF Wheel inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 70,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal operation heavy

offside rear disc corroded and scored

Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,167 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal operation heavy

offside rear disc corroded and scored

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,813 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,375 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 28,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,727 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 13,113 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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DV05 YRL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV05 YRL, 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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DV05 YRL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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