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4597DNS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,295 mi
Last recorded84,295 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4597DNS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,295 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,295 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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4597DNS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4597DNS, 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 4597DNS registered?

4597DNS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is 4597DNS safe to buy?

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