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KY55 DPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,120 mi
Last recorded59,120 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,120 miles

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s mirror

o/s/f & n/s/f abs rings corroded

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 59,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s mirror

o/s & n/s handbrake mechanisms inop

o/s/f & n/s/f abs rings corroded

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,272 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding

Rear brake balance

Rear seatbelts slow to repair

Temp repair to n/s wing mirror

o/s handbrake performance low

secondary bonnet catch inop

Fail 15 Jan 2020 56,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes corroding

Rear brake balance

Rear seatbelts slow to repair

Temp repair to n/s wing mirror

o/s handbrake performance low

secondary bonnet catch inop

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,208 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels slightly damaged

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 16 Jan 2019 53,204 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels slightly damaged

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,508 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jan 2018 50,503 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,160 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 47,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,941 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge 165/60/14

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,671 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge 165/60/14

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 39,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,234 miles

both rear brakes binding on sightly

nearside rear tyre worn on edges 165/60/14

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2009 33,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,983 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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KY55 DPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY55 DPE, 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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KY55 DPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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