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MT05 DDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 81,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,497 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,378 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 58,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 57,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 54,339 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,391 miles

All brake pipes corroding

Can't see any brake pads recommend removal of wheels for further inspection

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 49,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroding

Can't see any brake pads recommend removal of wheels for further inspection

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,669 miles

All brake pipes corroding

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 44,657 miles

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

All brake pipes corroding

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,263 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 36,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 33,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,983 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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MT05 DDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT05 DDK, 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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MT05 DDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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