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LA05 DNN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,320 mi
Last recorded100,320 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,320 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 82,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,394 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,883 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 34,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,253 miles

Nearside 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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LA05 DNN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LA05 DNN, 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 LA05 DNN registered?

LA05 DNN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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