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DE05 EHK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,311 mi
Last recorded54,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 54,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 52,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 15,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,951 miles

Nearside front tyre outer didewall perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,361 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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DE05 EHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DE05 EHK, 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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What year was DE05 EHK registered?

DE05 EHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DE05 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 EHK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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