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DV55 VZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,430 mi
Last recorded43,430 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 43,430 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2014 40,174 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,584 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,364 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,997 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,374 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge.

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 VZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

DV55 VZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is DV55 VZZ safe to buy?

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