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DV55 WPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 64,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 64,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,448 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,958 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 42,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 38,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,714 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,898 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,898 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,908 miles

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

rear tyres splits round side walls

Fail 14 Nov 2012 29,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

rear tyres splits round side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,232 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 27,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,514 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 WPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 DV55 WPF, 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 WPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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