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KC55 DHO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 DHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 72,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Unable to see brake pads through wheel trims

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Body arch corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever very tight in operation

Fail 30 Jan 2024 69,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Body arch corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever very tight in operation

Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension top mounting - slight play

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

Parking brake lever stiff to operate

Fail 30 Jan 2023 68,732 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel and stiff (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mounting - slight play

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,773 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 67,773 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight very stiff (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,972 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

bonnet secondly catch stiff

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished and has nail in it

Fail 29 Jan 2018 59,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and has nail in it

Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,726 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 54,726 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,737 miles

some damage on nearside rear door

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,761 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 46,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,488 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,933 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 25,933 miles

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

p.a.s belt squealing

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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KC55 DHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC55 DHO, 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 KC55 DHO registered?

KC55 DHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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