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2005 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration DF54CLV
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1086cc
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- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 91,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 0uter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel binding
- Rear axle corroded
- Front Lower radiator support panel corroded
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,558 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- secondary bonnet catch sticking/partially siezed
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorating/separating (6.1.2 (a))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- secondary bonnet catch sticking/partially siezed
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorating/separating (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,835 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- bonnet safety catch siezed
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- n/s rear tyre heavily perished
- bonnet safety catch siezed
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,013 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- bonnet safety catch siezed
- exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated
10 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- bonnet safety catch siezed
- exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,992 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019 25 Jun 20266 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,747 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018 25 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,872 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 25 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,750 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 25 Jun 202627 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,099 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 25 Jun 202620 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,475 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015 25 Jun 202617 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
13 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,765 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,765 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,453 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,253 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 25 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,303 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 25 Jun 202628 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,826 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 25 Jun 20266 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,533 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009 25 Jun 20264 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,253 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2009 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF54CLV was registered on 2005-01-14
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