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DG05 XRW

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,304 mi
Last recorded76,304 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XRW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyres craking but not showing cords or ply

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,344 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly splitting

Fail 16 Feb 2011 40,092 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

damage & slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,970 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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DG05 XRW is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG05 XRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG05 XRW registered?

DG05 XRW is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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