2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · ST55 RZS
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 22,359 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ST55 RZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 22,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 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
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ST55 RZS Mileage History
- 22/09/202221,590 mi
- 21/09/202321,902 mi+312 mi
- 16/09/202422,198 mi+296 mi
- 16/09/202422,198 mi
- 08/09/202522,359 mi+161 mi
Average of roughly 260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST55 RZS 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 (ST55 RZS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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