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DG55 BVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,868 mi
Last recorded76,868 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,585 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre as cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,971 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre as cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,462 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary catch siezed

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,975 miles

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

all steel brake pipes showing corrsion

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,490 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)

brake service

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,250 miles

brake service

Fail 7 Dec 2010 24,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake service

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,595 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 20,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,307 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)

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 BVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

DG55 BVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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