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DU05 NYS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,157 mi
Last recorded39,157 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 35,055 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,656 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

o/s/r tyre has deep splits on inner tread & a nail in the tread

Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,763 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 NYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

DU05 NYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is DU05 NYS safe to buy?

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