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DG55 LVO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,898 mi
Last recorded36,898 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,486 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 27,486 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 25,382 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,935 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 22,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,261 miles

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 LVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 LVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 LVO registered?

DG55 LVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is DG55 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 LVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG55 LVO have outstanding finance?

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