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DE55 UZB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,394 mi
Last recorded61,394 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UZB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 61,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 56,191 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 56,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2023 51,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 46,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 46,663 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Refit battery clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil filter corroded & swelling

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,658 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 46,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,718 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,383 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 41,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,433 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 29,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,967 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 24,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 24,535 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2008 24,018 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 UZB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE55 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

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

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