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DM51 MJM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,045 mi
Last recorded108,045 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM51 MJM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 108,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 108,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,327 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,437 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm and cracking, 165 60 r14

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 11 Oct 2013 90,437 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm and cracking, 165 60 r14

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,945 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,205 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,205 miles

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,038 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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DM51 MJM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DM51 MJM, 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 DM51 MJM registered?

DM51 MJM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DM51 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM51 MJM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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