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DV55 CKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,429 mi
Last recorded108,429 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,429 miles

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

rear offside axle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 108,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both offisde brake discs front and rear signs of over heating red in colour

rear offside axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 0.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 98,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 0.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,562 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 88,562 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,839 miles

nearside head lamp bulb was not fitted properly

Fail 3 Nov 2012 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,002 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 47,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,325 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,628 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 36,628 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,924 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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DV55 CKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DV55 CKU, 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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DV55 CKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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