2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · PL05 JSU
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 77,588 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL05 JSU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 77,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL05 JSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (PL05 JSU) between June 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PL05 JSU Mileage History
- 30/06/200820,082 mi
- 01/06/200924,158 mi+4,076 mi
- 24/05/201028,475 mi+4,317 mi
- 31/05/201028,572 mi+97 mi
- 30/05/201133,041 mi+4,469 mi
- 19/05/201238,395 mi+5,354 mi
- 16/04/201342,850 mi+4,455 mi
- 20/04/201342,870 mi+20 mi
- 24/04/201446,805 mi+3,935 mi
- 25/04/201446,805 mi
- 08/05/201553,877 mi+7,072 mi
- 12/05/201659,364 mi+5,487 mi
- 10/05/201765,567 mi+6,203 mi
- 10/05/201765,567 mi
- 05/04/201868,014 mi+2,447 mi
- 22/03/201968,765 mi+751 mi
- 05/03/202069,625 mi+860 mi
- 05/03/202069,626 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/202170,220 mi+594 mi
- 18/03/202271,870 mi+1,650 mi
- 18/03/202271,871 mi+1 mi
- 21/03/202374,382 mi+2,511 mi
- 28/03/202476,091 mi+1,709 mi
- 17/12/202477,030 mi+939 mi
- 15/12/202577,588 mi+558 mi
Average of roughly 3,294 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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