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MD05 DWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,504 mi
Last recorded89,504 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,504 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,693 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,543 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall cut

n/s rear brake discs scored

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,983 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 DWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MD05 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

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

Is MD05 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 DWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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