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DV05 GVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,997 mi
Last recorded65,997 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 62,689 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,313 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 60,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,147 miles

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 54,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 48,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 42,690 miles

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2017 42,688 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2016 38,244 miles

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2016 38,242 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,802 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 5 Jan 2016 33,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,283 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,971 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 10,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,897 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 7,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,416 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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DV05 GVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV05 GVK, 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 DV05 GVK registered?

DV05 GVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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