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DX05 MMJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,170 mi
Last recorded101,170 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 101,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 96,728 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip wearing

eml illuminated, this will be a fail item from 20th may 2018

Pass 9 May 2017 90,980 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s ans n/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre outer edge wear

Pass 17 May 2016 86,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 81,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 76,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 70,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 55,649 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 24 May 2010 46,807 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 46,807 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2009 36,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,755 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 MMJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DX05 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

DX05 MMJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DX05 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 MMJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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