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DE55 VMW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,539 mi
Last recorded61,539 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VMW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern and two nails in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual check only (3.5.1g)

e/m light on

Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,539 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high rpm unstable wont allow emissions test (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern and two nails in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visual check only (3.5.1g)

e/m light on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,793 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 50,793 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2012 39,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,043 miles

advise slight damage nearside front mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,042 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 26,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,215 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DE55 VMW 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 DE55 VMW, 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 DE55 VMW registered?

DE55 VMW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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