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DE05 HGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 69,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 63,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,637 miles

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2014 42,466 miles

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,388 miles

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

N/S/F Wiper Blade Split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 38,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,542 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 7 Jun 2010 34,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,812 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 HGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

DE05 HGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DE05 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 HGJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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