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DV05 KLM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,861 mi
Last recorded38,861 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 38,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread incorrect color (yellow fading ) (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 38,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread incorrect color (yellow fading ) (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 35,048 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 34,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under vehicle rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 32,211 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 32,211 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,763 miles

Offside Front Upper movement visible in suspension top mounting not yet excessive

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,505 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear signs of corrosion on rear axle

Fail 9 Sep 2019 31,505 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear signs of corrosion on rear axle

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,056 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s strut top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,121 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,644 miles

High level brake light inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2014 23,644 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

High level brake light inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,039 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 KLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DV05 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

DV05 KLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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