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DA05 XPG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XPG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,224 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGE O/S ON LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 22 May 2026 107,224 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGE O/S ON LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 92,508 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 92,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 81,097 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN INNER

Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,089 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock top mounts slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,729 miles

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,029 miles

front exhaust flexi weak

Fail 2 Jun 2021 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 41,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 31,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,204 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,034 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,235 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,587 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 15,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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DA05 XPG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 XPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA05 XPG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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