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DY55 XZT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2024 81,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 75,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 69,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,143 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,979 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,028 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,501 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 XZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

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

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