2005 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · MD05 DXE
2005 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/08/2005. Recorded mileage 26,924 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 999cc
MD05 DXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 26,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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MD05 DXE Mileage History
- 04/10/202326,563 mi
- 05/10/202326,564 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/202426,680 mi+116 mi
- 24/09/202526,920 mi+240 mi
- 07/10/202526,924 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MD05 DXE 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 (MD05 DXE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracking on s”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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