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DG55 LWR

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator support panel badly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 87,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Radiator support panel badly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,621 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,447 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,368 miles

Slight blow on the exhaust, rear clamp loose.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 40,368 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight blow on the exhaust, rear clamp loose.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 31,221 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 31,221 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,883 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 LWR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG55 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

DG55 LWR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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