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MD05 DWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,536 mi
Last recorded82,536 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,250 miles

Engine management light on.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,250 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 69,493 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 63,780 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,780 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,948 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,948 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,921 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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MD05 DWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD05 DWX, 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 MD05 DWX registered?

MD05 DWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MD05 DWX safe to buy?

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