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RA55 DGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,713 mi
Last recorded33,713 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2019 33,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,624 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 27,624 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,599 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,612 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre & slight cracking in tread area

Fail 4 Oct 2012 20,612 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre & slight cracking in tread area

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,049 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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RA55 DGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA55 DGY, 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 RA55 DGY registered?

RA55 DGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is RA55 DGY safe to buy?

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