2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · CT55 FTJ
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 22/11/2005. Recorded mileage 68,812 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1099cc
CT55 FTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2024
- 68,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CT55 FTJ Mileage History
- 01/06/202251,474 mi
- 01/06/202251,474 mi
- 27/03/202353,026 mi+1,552 mi
- 26/03/202468,812 mi+15,786 mi
- 29/03/202468,812 mi
Average of roughly 9,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CT55 FTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (CT55 FTJ) between June 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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