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DE55 XLH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XLH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 98,996 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 98,988 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,656 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 61,710 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 61,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,914 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,905 miles

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

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

battery insecure in tray

Fail 20 Apr 2012 43,889 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure in tray

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,945 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,871 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,241 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 XLH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

DE55 XLH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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