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DY05 FKC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,731 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 95,731 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,532 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM FITTED INCORRECTLY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY LIFT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS

Fail 3 Mar 2016 90,476 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced DELAYED APPLICATION (3.7.B.6b)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM FITTED INCORRECTLY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY LIFT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,892 miles

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

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

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

clutch stiff

park brake application uneven

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Feb 2015 83,892 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch stiff

oil leak from filter area

park brake application uneven

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,664 miles

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

lift in both front top shocker mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2014 76,664 miles

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

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

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

lift in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,584 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,865 miles

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)

all tyres were low on pressure

nail in o/s/rear tyre was very low on pressure

Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,865 miles

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)

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

all tyres were low on pressure

nail in o/s/rear tyre was very low on pressure

Fail 9 Mar 2011 51,978 miles

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

n/s/front reg light dim

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,978 miles

n/s/front reg light dim

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,815 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,515 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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DY05 FKC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DY05 FKC, 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 DY05 FKC registered?

DY05 FKC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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