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DS05 VXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

6,153 mi
Last recorded6,153 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 6,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 5,811 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 5,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 5,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 5,055 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 5,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 4,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 4,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 4,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 4,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 4,332 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 4,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 3,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 3,662 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 2,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 2,176 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 VXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

DS05 VXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is DS05 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 VXT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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