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DS05 BHU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 114,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,282 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,274 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,637 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,766 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 91,756 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

master cylinder cap missing

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 80,097 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,733 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,104 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,342 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,168 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2010 26,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,471 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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DS05 BHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS05 BHU, 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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DS05 BHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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