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DE05 SZX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,512 mi
Last recorded40,512 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 40,512 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 31,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 31,262 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 20,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 18,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 16,154 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 27 Oct 2016 14,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front,offside rear& nearside rear tyres are perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 14,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside front,offside rear& nearside rear tyres are perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 13,431 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 13,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively REPLACED (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 10,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 9,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 7,366 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,251 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,236 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 SZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

DE05 SZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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