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DY55 UVC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,712 mi
Last recorded21,712 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 21,712 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 16,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 15,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake readings low on this side

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Mar 2023 14,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 12,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 9,672 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 9,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 7,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 5,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 5,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 3,188 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 2,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,712 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 UVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UVC, 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 DY55 UVC registered?

DY55 UVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 UVC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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