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DY55 ATO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,302 mi
Last recorded129,302 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ATO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,059 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,821 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 87,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 74,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,671 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,995 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,737 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,580 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 62,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,427 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,275 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,444 miles

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

clutch requires attention

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,270 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,718 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear brake disc inner face pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on the inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,898 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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DY55 ATO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DY55 ATO, 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 DY55 ATO registered?

DY55 ATO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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