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PE05 DWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,112 mi
Last recorded85,112 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 DWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 85,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 85,099 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,874 miles

Brake pads moving in carrier

Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,874 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,797 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front brake binding slightly

corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,203 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

front exhaust section has slight blow

n/s/f tyre had 5 psi in

Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet safety catch seized

front exhaust section has slight blow

n/s/f tyre had 5 psi in

Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,993 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f abs ring showing corrosion

slight blow on exhaust front section

Fail 27 Jan 2015 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust front section

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,468 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,866 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,359 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,345 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 47,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 May 2010 34,703 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 25,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 18,912 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 18,912 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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PE05 DWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE05 DWC, 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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PE05 DWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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