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DV55 PWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,943 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,166 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,156 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,676 miles

exhust front pipe around mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,624 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,242 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,701 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,366 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,893 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

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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DV55 PWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV55 PWX, 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 DV55 PWX registered?

DV55 PWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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