CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX05 OYE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,201 mi
Last recorded107,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,201 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,077 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 52,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,945 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,368 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,392 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 29,390 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Uneven front tyre wear on side of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,356 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,142 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX05 OYE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DX05 OYE, 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

How do I check the history of DX05 OYE?

You can check the full history of DX05 OYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX05 OYE registered?

DX05 OYE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is DX05 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 OYE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX05 OYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX05 OYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.