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DG55 LZB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,257 mi
Last recorded59,257 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LZB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,257 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 56,509 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,841 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 53,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 40,132 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,085 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 38,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,120 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 36,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,577 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 28,577 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,359 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 9,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 5,434 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 LZB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

DG55 LZB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is DG55 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 LZB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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