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DG55 MBU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,796 mi
Last recorded42,796 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 42,796 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT CRACKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 42,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT CRACKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,290 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,018 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 22 Jul 2024 38,018 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers spilt (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,617 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,070 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 23,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,258 miles

n/s/f tyre has a minor damage to its outer wall no ply /cord exposed at time of inspection

unable to see front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 16,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,917 miles

offside front tyre wearing on innner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,894 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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DG55 MBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG55 MBU, 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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DG55 MBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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