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DG55 BTO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,105 mi
Last recorded50,105 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,105 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nsf tyre in poor condition !!!!!!( heavy perrishing)

osf tyre in poor condition (perrishing)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,861 miles

Front Registration plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,861 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,847 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,859 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 33,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f wiper blade split and smeary

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,352 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 18,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,843 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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DG55 BTO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG55 BTO, 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 DG55 BTO registered?

DG55 BTO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DG55 BTO safe to buy?

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