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MD05 DXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,605 mi
Last recorded26,605 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,693 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 13,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside ABS ring brocken but ABS sequence is correct

Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,999 miles

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

offside ABS ring brocken but ABS sequence is correct

Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,161 miles

offside ABS ring split but ABS sequance is correct

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 DXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

MD05 DXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is MD05 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 DXA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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