2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · DV05 KLK
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 54,321 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV05 KLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 54,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV05 KLK 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 (DV05 KLK) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DV05 KLK Mileage History
- 09/10/202347,683 mi
- 10/10/202347,684 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/202450,653 mi+2,969 mi
- 04/10/202450,653 mi
- 24/09/202554,321 mi+3,668 mi
Average of roughly 3,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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