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DN05 DYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,632 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F tyre rubber lump missing out of side wall, Not to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 58,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 54,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,839 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 18 May 2009 40,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,842 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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DN05 DYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DN05 DYM, 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 DN05 DYM registered?

DN05 DYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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