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DX05 MLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,658 mi
Last recorded31,658 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake disc worn/corrodded

Pass 2 May 2013 26,218 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 24,985 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)

battery insecure

slight cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

v/slight grease weap n/s inner cv boot

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,597 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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DX05 MLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DX05 MLJ, 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 DX05 MLJ registered?

DX05 MLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is DX05 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 MLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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