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DV55 XRA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,372 mi
Last recorded47,372 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XRA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 47,372 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and park brake low 80 kg (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 42,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,883 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,302 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 34,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever not moving or cable (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear wheels binding slightly

nearside rear tyre tread splitting but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,321 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 29,300 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 26,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

header tank cap missing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 26,591 miles

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

header tank cap missing

Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,935 miles

battery insecure

nsf tyre outer wall damaged and perished

nsr tyre has a nail in it

Pass 15 Jan 2012 24,178 miles

coolant expansion bottle cap missing

nearside front wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,074 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges and tyre wall perishing

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,789 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 17,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,183 miles

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

unable to see front or rear brake pads to inspect properly

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 XRA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV55 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

DV55 XRA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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