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DN05 DXZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,628 mi
Last recorded24,628 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 24,628 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,287 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 24,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 23,296 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 23,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 22,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 21,511 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 20,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,111 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 19,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 17,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,057 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,827 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 10,827 miles

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

Front tyres bald inner tread.

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

O/S/F tyre cracking

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,990 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 8,990 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 4,961 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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DN05 DXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DN05 DXZ, 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 DN05 DXZ registered?

DN05 DXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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