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DN05 YCS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 YCS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 88,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2024 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 68,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,689 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,044 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,289 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 59,289 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 55,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,591 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,389 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,591 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offside front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offside front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,564 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 41,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,397 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,223 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 YCS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

DN05 YCS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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