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DE05 KKR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,508 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,807 miles

rear brake pads not visable but appear low.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads not visable but appear low.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,081 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,257 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,840 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 24,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre has side wall damage but not to the cords

Pass 30 May 2008 24,015 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damage but not to the cords

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 KKR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE05 KKR, 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 KKR registered?

DE05 KKR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DE05 KKR safe to buy?

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