2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · DE55 VTJ
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 81,599 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE55 VTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2026
- 81,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 VTJ 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 (DE55 VTJ) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability retaining bolts ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
DE55 VTJ Mileage History
- 10/02/202372,675 mi
- 16/02/202475,837 mi+3,162 mi
- 05/02/202579,106 mi+3,269 mi
- 24/02/202681,590 mi+2,484 mi
- 05/06/202681,599 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,692 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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