2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · DY55 XVC
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 51,725 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY55 XVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 51,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY55 XVC 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 (DY55 XVC) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DY55 XVC Mileage History
- 08/03/202351,179 mi
- 23/07/202451,551 mi+372 mi
- 30/07/202451,554 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/202551,722 mi+168 mi
- 09/10/202551,725 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 211 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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