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LA05 DNY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,521 mi
Last recorded63,521 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,521 miles

oil leaks

underside rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2020 63,521 miles

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

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,148 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

low effort on both sides of parking brake

Fail 26 Jul 2019 63,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

low effort on both sides of parking brake

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,439 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 62,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

low effort on offside parking brake

Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,487 miles

eml on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,824 miles

exhaust flexi hose requires attention

n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,929 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,929 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,262 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,510 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,655 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

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 DNY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DNY, 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 DNY registered?

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

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