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DK05 YVN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,043 mi
Last recorded29,043 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 29,043 miles

Front slight oil misting at sump area

Front subframe area showing wear

Rear axle area showing wear

Pass 25 Oct 2024 28,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 26,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,255 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 26,255 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,064 miles

front wipers start to smear

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,100 miles

all wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,095 miles

all wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,909 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 13,909 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 tyres have weak sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,608 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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DK05 YVN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DK05 YVN, 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

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What year was DK05 YVN registered?

DK05 YVN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is DK05 YVN safe to buy?

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