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DA05 BLV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,501 mi
Last recorded44,501 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,501 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 44,501 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,415 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,263 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,462 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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DA05 BLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA05 BLV, 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 DA05 BLV registered?

DA05 BLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is DA05 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 BLV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA05 BLV have outstanding finance?

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