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DG05 HDC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 87,495 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 77,782 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 65,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,361 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,183 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,659 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,576 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,546 miles

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

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

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

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 21 Feb 2012 29,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,951 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,227 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 HDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

DG05 HDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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