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DN55 LHA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,475 mi
Last recorded69,475 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 LHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,475 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2015 58,549 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

Front plate damaged.

OS outer cill damaged.

OSF bumper loose

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

osf and osr tyres worn very low on inner edges.

Fail 15 Aug 2015 58,533 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Corrosion on brake discs.

Front plate damaged.

OS outer cill damaged.

OSF bumper loose

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

osf and osr tyres worn very low on inner edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LHA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DN55 LHA, 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 DN55 LHA registered?

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

Is DN55 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 LHA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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