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DA05 CDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 CDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear deep age cracks in tyre wall

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

bonnet safety catch seized

engine light on

Fail 9 Dec 2015 73,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear deep age cracks in tyre wall

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch seized

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,898 miles

nearside front top strut mounting slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,898 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front top strut mounting slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,206 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,206 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,839 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,971 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,453 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,331 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 32,331 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,033 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 CDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA05 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

DA05 CDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DA05 CDU safe to buy?

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