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DX05 GUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,846 mi
Last recorded73,846 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 GUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,846 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,846 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,580 miles

Both rear axle bushes perished and debonding

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Oil leak ()

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,603 miles

Front lower arm bushes perishing

NSF tyre worn bold inner edge

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes debonding

Rear tyre treads cracking

Slight binding OSF wheel

Unable to inspect NSR seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in offside front top shock mounting

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,708 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes binding

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,374 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 27,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,726 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,052 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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DX05 GUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX05 GUF, 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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What year was DX05 GUF registered?

DX05 GUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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