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DY55 LFG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 84,931 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,211 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 74,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 69,902 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 69,902 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2016 65,369 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 65,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

o/s front tyre wearing insid edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 63,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

o/s front tyre wearing insid edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 56,482 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight chip in the front screen

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,482 miles

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight chip in the front screen

Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,598 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,597 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,942 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 39,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,370 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,297 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 LFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY55 LFG, 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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DY55 LFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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