2005 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · BU05 HLR
2005 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 98,961 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU05 HLR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2023
- 98,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU05 HLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (BU05 HLR) between July 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU05 HLR Mileage History
- 21/07/202294,983 mi
- 23/07/202294,984 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/202398,937 mi+3,953 mi
- 10/05/202398,961 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,956 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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