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DY55 XYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,627 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

slight damage off side rear lamp

Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

slight damage off side rear lamp

Fail 25 Jan 2013 83,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise damage near side front wing

advise off side front a b s sencer missing & wireing loom brocken

advise off side front tyre perishing & cracking

advise off side rear brake binding slightly

advise off side rear light damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

os rear lamp cracked

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

os rear lamp cracked

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,812 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,381 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear centre seat belt not fully checkable de to seat cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,363 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 41,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 XYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

DY55 XYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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