2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · KY55 UXK
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 165,662 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KY55 UXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 165,662 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KY55 UXK Mileage History
- 27/09/2023150,571 mi
- 30/09/2024153,361 mi+2,790 mi
- 15/09/2025158,360 mi+4,999 mi
- 10/09/2026165,662 mi+7,302 mi
- 10/09/2026165,662 mi
Average of roughly 5,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KY55 UXK 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 (KY55 UXK) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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