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DE55 XKV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,061 mi
Last recorded39,061 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,801 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 35,801 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,715 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,426 miles

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

nsr tyre badly cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,468 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,559 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,424 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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DE55 XKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE55 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

DE55 XKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is DE55 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 XKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE55 XKV have outstanding finance?

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