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DA05 XPR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,495 mi
Last recorded88,495 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XPR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,495 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear section connection (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 88,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear section connection (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 85,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor Ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 82,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor Ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Reluctor Ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 77,516 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,745 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper centre stop lamp inop

Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper centre stop lamp inop

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,478 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,148 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,228 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,228 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,048 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 64,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,754 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,170 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 44,666 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

unable to visaly inspect front brake pads

Pass 10 May 2010 44,666 miles

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

unable to visaly inspect front brake pads

Pass 13 May 2009 39,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,951 miles

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 XPR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPR, 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 XPR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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