2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · KC05 VWU
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 90,243 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC05 VWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 90,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC05 VWU 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 (KC05 VWU) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KC05 VWU Mileage History
- 30/05/202275,068 mi
- 30/05/202275,068 mi
- 31/05/202377,429 mi+2,361 mi
- 10/06/202488,839 mi+11,410 mi
- 20/06/202490,243 mi+1,404 mi
Average of roughly 7,371 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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