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FH05 DOA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,308 mi
Last recorded84,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,308 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 84,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 81,831 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,825 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,687 miles

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Movement in front suspension top mounts.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Movement in front suspension top mounts.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,022 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,022 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,379 miles

Rear springs corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,379 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,901 miles

front tyres wearing low (worse on inner and outer edges).

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,056 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,223 miles

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

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

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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FH05 DOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

FH05 DOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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