2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · DS05 BHU
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 114,232 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS05 BHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2025
- 114,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS05 BHU 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 (DS05 BHU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DS05 BHU Mileage History
- 08/09/2022104,328 mi
- 01/09/2023108,637 mi+4,309 mi
- 12/09/2024112,274 mi+3,637 mi
- 12/09/2024112,282 mi+8 mi
- 10/09/2025114,232 mi+1,950 mi
Average of roughly 3,295 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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