MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody slight surface rust
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock top mount slightly play
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock top mount slightly play
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to fully inspect due to restricted view where brake pipe passes through the inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front subframe corroded but not excessive
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on edge (4.1.E.1)
battery slightly insecure
front tyre slightly wearing on inner edges
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery slightly insecure
front tyre slightly wearing on inner edges
oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres feathered on inner edge (below limit)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV55 XRB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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