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DX05 GUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,857 mi
Last recorded109,857 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 GUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,857 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F & O/S/R. (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 109,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides very weak. (1.4.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F & O/S/R. (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,835 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear wheels binding slightly

upper stop not working

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,685 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 97,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,426 miles

washer switch opposite to operation

Fail 24 Sep 2015 87,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil filter leaking oil.

washer switch opposite to operation

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,096 miles

Both front tyres are low on tread

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Nearside rear wheel is slightly out of shape

Windscreen washers are wired back to front

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,614 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,640 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 GUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

DX05 GUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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