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DN05 MJF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

61,246 mi
Last recorded61,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion evident (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom

Fail 5 Jun 2026 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flange/gasket leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 60,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner, almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

various under body corrosion, on and around subframes and sills

Fail 3 Jun 2025 60,178 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox/ centre box snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner, almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

various under body corrosion, on and around subframes and sills

Pass 31 May 2024 58,867 miles

oil light on once engine is warm

Fail 31 May 2024 58,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced image affected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

oil light on once engine is warm

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,440 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted and corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various under body corrosion, on sub frame, and coil springs

Fail 26 May 2023 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade has split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill, by rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted and corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various under body corrosion, on sub frame, and coil springs

Pass 27 May 2022 55,679 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 55,665 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system abs pump/pipes leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord on inner (165/60 r14 75t) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord on inner (165/60 r14 75t) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,522 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 50,522 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both rears inop (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 45,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 45,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,183 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slight split

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 41,134 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slight split

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 35,662 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded but not yet blowing and is secure

slight rip in n/s wiper blade

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,887 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,868 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 21,868 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front section of exhaust weak

Fail 14 May 2012 16,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 May 2012 16,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 14,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 11,483 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 9,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,665 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,192 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 MJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJF, 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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DN05 MJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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