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DY55 XYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,317 mi
Last recorded61,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 61,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 59,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,798 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,513 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,659 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 43,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 35,341 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,117 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 27,117 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,509 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 26,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,897 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,863 miles

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

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 XYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

DY55 XYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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