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DG55 MDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,226 miles

Underbody components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,368 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,221 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes and on brake caliper brake pipes.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,221 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on rear brake pipes and on brake caliper brake pipes.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,645 miles

front tyres low inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,575 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 47,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 41,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,640 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,899 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,105 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 MDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

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

Is DG55 MDK safe to buy?

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