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DE55 VNC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,024 mi
Last recorded42,024 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VNC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 42,024 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 42,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on two places, 165/60 r 14. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,474 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,876 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,258 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 40,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 39,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,163 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 39,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 38,778 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 38,775 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 34,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,768 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,959 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,136 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,393 miles

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

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 VNC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNC, 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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DE55 VNC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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