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DS05 RYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 RYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components rusty. Lower arms, hubs, backplates and driveshafts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle rusty

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both exhaust silencer mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,055 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle rusty

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 50,899 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,206 miles

Front Both front brake back plates rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth on 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rear mountings rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle rusty

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,553 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 49,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 49,107 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,161 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 39,326 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,735 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 37,728 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,203 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 33,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,858 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,334 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,805 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 RYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYB, 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 DS05 RYB registered?

DS05 RYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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