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DV55 CMY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,395 mi
Last recorded84,395 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,395 miles

Rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal limit and requires adjustment/repair

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,324 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 80,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,109 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,578 miles

Central stop light not working

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 69,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,549 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 64,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,987 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,655 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 54,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 50,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,528 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 50,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,794 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,454 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,453 miles

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

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 CMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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