2005 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · NK05 UEL
2005 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 94,589 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK05 UEL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2023
- 94,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK05 UEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (NK05 UEL) between April 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NK05 UEL Mileage History
- 11/04/202291,731 mi
- 13/04/202291,731 mi
- 18/03/202394,589 mi+2,858 mi
Average of roughly 3,061 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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