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DU05 JNL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,737 mi
Last recorded32,737 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 JNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 32,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 32,410 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 32,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 31,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding, and under body corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2023 31,944 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding, and under body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 29,644 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 29,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,644 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,556 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 27,556 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,268 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,443 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,614 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 20,351 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,616 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 15,616 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,287 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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DU05 JNL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DU05 JNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU05 JNL registered?

DU05 JNL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is DU05 JNL safe to buy?

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