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DN55 HDF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 HDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 70,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 66,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 61,093 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 61,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 55,922 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 55,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 50,579 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 50,523 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 46,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,448 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 42,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 36,937 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,214 miles

o/s/f tyre badly edged but no cords showing -play in o/s/f strut top mtg when jacked butnot when weight on as per check sheet

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,224 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,224 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,304 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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DN55 HDF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN55 HDF, 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 DN55 HDF registered?

DN55 HDF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is DN55 HDF safe to buy?

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