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DG05 XRR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XRR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 94,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 87,219 miles

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

Front Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 86,612 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,912 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 XRR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DG05 XRR, 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 DG05 XRR registered?

DG05 XRR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DG05 XRR safe to buy?

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