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DG05 HCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,188 mi
Last recorded45,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,188 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,172 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern and on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,325 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,063 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks all over tyre.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,505 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 31,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,055 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 25,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,609 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 HCX 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 85.7%.

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 DG05 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

DG05 HCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is DG05 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 HCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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