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RA05 DNE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,592 mi
Last recorded122,592 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 DNE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 122,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 122,561 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 76,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 63,615 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop light not working

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 12 May 2012 46,674 miles

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 12 May 2012 46,674 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,801 miles

all tyres perrishing and starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2010 1,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 1,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 1,506 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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RA05 DNE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA05 DNE, 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 RA05 DNE registered?

RA05 DNE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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