2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · KS05 RVJ
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 58,001 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS05 RVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 58,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS05 RVJ 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 (KS05 RVJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KS05 RVJ Mileage History
- 15/11/202357,464 mi
- 16/11/202357,471 mi+7 mi
- 21/11/202457,764 mi+293 mi
- 19/11/202557,992 mi+228 mi
- 20/11/202558,001 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 266 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: Average
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- 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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