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DY05 ULA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,041 mi
Last recorded69,041 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ULA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,041 miles

Nearside wiper not clearing screen very well

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,934 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,350 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 63,343 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,378 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,374 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

brake bind when vehicle driven on the mot ramp but not when wheels hanging ,suspect nearside rear as disc is discoloured.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,493 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 51,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,069 miles

wipers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers poor

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,421 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,035 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 ULA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

DY05 ULA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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