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DV55 CZA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 100,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 100,651 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.058 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,634 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 86,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,955 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 58,950 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 45,984 miles

rear brake discs corroded on the inner faces

Fail 26 Nov 2014 45,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded on the inner faces

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,918 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 37,918 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,397 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,410 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 CZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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