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DY55 XVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,644 mi
Last recorded82,644 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,644 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,323 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 77,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 71,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease ( all ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 64,116 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front coil springs slight corrosion upper

Pass 4 May 2020 61,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,492 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 58,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread

Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,661 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on wall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,577 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking around tyre.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,093 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,899 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,198 miles

Advise very slight cut in n/s/r sidewall

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

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

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 XVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

DY55 XVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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