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DV05 KME

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,517 mi
Last recorded45,517 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,381 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,381 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 18,914 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,991 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 17,990 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 16,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,167 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 KME is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KME, 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 DV05 KME registered?

DV05 KME is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is DV05 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 KME shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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