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DG05 HCU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,888 mi
Last recorded71,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,888 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

RBT :parking brake efficiency 18%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW ON INNER SIDES (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,546 miles

Offside front tyre damaged

Offside rear light unit damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has a noise when braking

Fail 19 Aug 2014 38,545 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front tyre damaged

Offside rear light unit damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has a noise when braking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,192 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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DG05 HCU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCU, 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 DG05 HCU registered?

DG05 HCU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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