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SD55 DXG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 DXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper stut top mounting

vehicle has under body surface rust and outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,425 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,422 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 46,422 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,105 miles

slight corrosion on front arms and front subframe

Fail 14 Sep 2015 36,098 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on front arms and front subframe

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,818 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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SD55 DXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SD55 DXG, 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 SD55 DXG registered?

SD55 DXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is SD55 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 DXG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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