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RA05 DMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,767 mi
Last recorded74,767 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 DMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,767 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre SMALL CUT OUTER SIDEWALL ()

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,209 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Fail 25 Jun 2016 71,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,319 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut outer side wall

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2015 67,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut outer side wall

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 30 May 2014 63,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,794 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 44,596 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 44,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 35,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,112 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,205 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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RA05 DMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 DMO, 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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RA05 DMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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