2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · KF55 KVW
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 21,761 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF55 KVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 21,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF55 KVW 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 (KF55 KVW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KF55 KVW Mileage History
- 23/08/202321,105 mi
- 21/08/202421,329 mi+224 mi
- 23/08/202421,337 mi+8 mi
- 15/08/202521,518 mi+181 mi
- 21/08/202621,761 mi+243 mi
Average of roughly 219 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
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- Clutch cable and clutch wearModerate
Frequent town use and learner abuse wear the clutch quickly, and stretched clutch cables can make gear selection or bite point feel inconsistent.
- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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