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DU05 HCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,775 mi
Last recorded36,775 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 36,775 miles

Exhaust flexible joint split but no gas leak from joint

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 36,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust flexible joint split but no gas leak from joint

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 31,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre low

Fail 17 May 2011 31,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre low

Fail 18 May 2010 25,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 25,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,198 miles

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

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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DU05 HCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU05 HCX, 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 DU05 HCX registered?

DU05 HCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is DU05 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 HCX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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