2005 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · CT55 LPJ
2005 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 95,214 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT55 LPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2023
- 95,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT55 LPJ 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 LPJ) between November 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
CT55 LPJ Mileage History
- 30/11/202184,321 mi
- 04/08/202284,846 mi+525 mi
- 05/08/202284,869 mi+23 mi
- 31/07/202395,204 mi+10,335 mi
- 08/08/202395,214 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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