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DE55 UYY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,035 mi
Last recorded80,035 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,035 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 79,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,496 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,690 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,624 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

nsr tyre cracked 1656014

Fail 6 Nov 2020 60,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

nsr tyre cracked 1656014

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,722 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 58,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,468 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 55,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,500 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 47,500 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

osf abs ring cracked on driveshaft

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,178 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,025 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 38,023 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,773 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,095 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,361 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 25,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,283 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,876 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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DE55 UYY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE55 UYY, 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 DE55 UYY registered?

DE55 UYY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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