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DE05 DHG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,138 mi
Last recorded34,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,138 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 32,973 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 32,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,589 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,016 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 28,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,293 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,170 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,170 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,393 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,488 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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DE05 DHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE05 DHG, 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 DE05 DHG registered?

DE05 DHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is DE05 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 DHG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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