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J99 DAX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,329 mi
Last recorded63,329 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 63,329 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s& n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secure but out of alignment

Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,786 miles

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake pipes, exhaust , coil springs and front subframe corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2020 60,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding front brake s binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

all coil springs and front subframe corroidng

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

ns and os rear and front brakes pipes corroding

ns and os side repeaters discoloured

Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,665 miles

abs rings corroded

both rear shockers damp

brake pipes have protective coatings

rear coil springs corroded

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,665 miles

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (8.2.2)

abs rings corroded

both rear shockers damp

brake fluid level low

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight leak on exhaust

battery loose

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also system corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread around outer edges (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

unable ty check all brake pads properly

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,906 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,906 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak on gearbox

rear pads not checked

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,100 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge 2.o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 49,100 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge 2.o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,493 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,488 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack xxxxxxxxx

rear discs starting to corrode xxxxxxxxxxxx

Fail 10 Jun 2011 24,579 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front discs lipped xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack xxxxxxxxx

rear discs starting to corrode xxxxxxxxxxxx

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 16,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,119 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 10,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,313 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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J99 DAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J99 DAX, 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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J99 DAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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