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FH05 DDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

69,649 mi
Last recorded69,649 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,671 miles

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

Nearside Front upper shocker mount worn

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 66,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front shocker upper mounts worn.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 64,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,431 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,421 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,421 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint and rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,789 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 57,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blow nr hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,445 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 48,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,603 miles

Nearside Rear Slight cracking in sidewall.

Oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Aug 2015 45,602 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Slight cracking in sidewall.

Oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,990 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,651 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 39,650 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,368 miles

battery insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,368 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,026 miles

both front wiper blades torn.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,976 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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FH05 DDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FH05 DDK, 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 FH05 DDK registered?

FH05 DDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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