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DS05 OYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,676 mi
Last recorded60,676 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,676 miles

front registration plate deteriorated-rear coil springs corroded-engine and gearbox mountings dsteriorated- osf anti roll bar link boot perished-osf brake pipe corroded-

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,343 miles

exhaust corroded/minor leak-rear coil springs corroded-osf brake pipe corroded-front brake flexi ferrules corroded-front subframe corroded-rear axle bushes perished slightly-osf top shocker mounting slight lift-

Pass 14 Nov 2023 48,989 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2023 48,987 miles

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

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 48,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,102 miles

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

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 16 Nov 2021 48,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,815 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 46,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 45,540 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil spring corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (NEEDS NEW TYRE)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on engine

tyre size 165 60 14 75 H

Pass 3 May 2016 34,436 miles

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

all suspension coil springs are corroded

steering rack is damp

Fail 3 May 2016 34,436 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all suspension coil springs are corroded

steering rack is damp

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,788 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,788 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 28,974 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split in tread

o/s/r tyre starting to split in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,334 miles

rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 2 May 2012 24,999 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 21,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,324 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 12,324 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 OYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS05 OYX, 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 OYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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