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DG05 NFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,511 mi
Last recorded37,511 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 37,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 33,511 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 25,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 21,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,531 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,281 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 19,281 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,451 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 6,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 5,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,907 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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DG05 NFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG05 NFO, 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 DG05 NFO?

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What year was DG05 NFO registered?

DG05 NFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is DG05 NFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 NFO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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