2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · DX05 MWE
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 54,209 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX05 MWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 54,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX05 MWE 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 MWE) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DX05 MWE Mileage History
- 17/07/202341,123 mi
- 18/07/202341,123 mi
- 10/06/202446,366 mi+5,243 mi
- 03/06/202550,372 mi+4,006 mi
- 04/06/202654,209 mi+3,837 mi
Average of roughly 4,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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