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DY55 UUP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,442 mi
Last recorded67,442 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 25,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 25,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 24,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 23,629 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 22,727 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 18,718 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 17,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 15,295 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 15,295 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 14,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,923 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,447 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,890 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 7,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,401 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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DY55 UUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY55 UUP, 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 DY55 UUP registered?

DY55 UUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DY55 UUP safe to buy?

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Does DY55 UUP have outstanding finance?

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