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DU55 EHO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,543 mi
Last recorded47,543 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,543 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,013 miles

Front discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 41,013 miles

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

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

Front discs worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,529 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,034 miles

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

NS wiper split

bonnet safety catch stiff

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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DU55 EHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU55 EHO, 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 DU55 EHO registered?

DU55 EHO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is DU55 EHO safe to buy?

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