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DU05 OPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,321 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,889 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,064 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,936 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,555 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine managent light on

stop hight light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 27,316 miles

near side tyre cut not deep enough to see cord ply

Fail 7 Apr 2012 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side tyre cut not deep enough to see cord ply

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,514 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 16,514 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2009 13,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,548 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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DU05 OPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU05 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

DU05 OPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DU05 OPX safe to buy?

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