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DG05 HCP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 88,062 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 81,609 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 81,609 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 77,127 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,522 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 74,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 68,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,996 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 62,992 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,506 miles

front brake discs slightly worn thin

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,506 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn thin

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,005 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,005 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,553 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,550 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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DG05 HCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG05 HCP, 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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DG05 HCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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