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DV55 WAO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,940 mi
Last recorded103,940 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 103,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 103,713 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s handbrake efficency low

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,267 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / radiator suport (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2020 85,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,787 miles

bonnet secondary catch seiged

Fail 30 Jan 2017 57,787 miles

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)

bonnet secondary catch seiged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,772 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,982 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 23,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 12,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 9,275 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 WAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV55 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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