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DES 371V

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,248 mi
Last recorded26,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 371V
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 26,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 25,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 23,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 21,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 19,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,881 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,053 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 7,082 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 5,526 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,731 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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DES 371V is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DES 371V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DES 371V?

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What year was DES 371V registered?

DES 371V is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is DES 371V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 371V shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DES 371V have outstanding finance?

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