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DY55 VYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,054 mi
Last recorded88,054 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2018 88,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn nearly to cord inner edge.(165/60/14)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,081 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low and worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low and worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2017 72,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low and worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,140 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,502 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 21,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,672 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 12,199 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 VYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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