2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · DX05 MLE
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 74,614 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX05 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 74,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX05 MLE 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 (DX05 MLE) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 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 (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
DX05 MLE Mileage History
- 22/07/202464,418 mi
- 21/07/202571,303 mi+6,885 mi
- 22/07/202571,308 mi+5 mi
- 27/07/202674,612 mi+3,304 mi
- 27/07/202674,614 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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