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DY55 OVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,729 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,847 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small age cracks to offside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,518 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside front ABS rotor ring broken.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,819 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,285 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,339 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,210 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DY55 OVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY55 OVF, 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 DY55 OVF registered?

DY55 OVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 OVF safe to buy?

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