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DY55 UUS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UUS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 97,999 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 97,994 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 83,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,921 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 55,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 48,038 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both of rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 48,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both of rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,356 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 32,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,727 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 26,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,680 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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DY55 UUS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY55 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

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

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