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DA05 XPJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,746 mi
Last recorded59,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 57,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,684 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 Jul 2014 42,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,492 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2011 26,854 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly lipped

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 25 Jul 2010 22,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding in places

nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,806 miles

offside front tyre close to limits & perishing

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 XPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

DA05 XPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is DA05 XPJ safe to buy?

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