2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · DV55 VZT
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 78,526 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV55 VZT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 78,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV55 VZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (DV55 VZT) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
DV55 VZT Mileage History
- 21/07/202272,158 mi
- 24/07/202372,497 mi+339 mi
- 24/07/202372,497 mi
- 23/08/202478,526 mi+6,029 mi
Average of roughly 3,045 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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