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DY55 XZJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,143 mi
Last recorded108,143 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,945 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 107,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,960 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 106,960 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 106,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,291 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/r handbrake reading not as good as n/s/r

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,676 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 90,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 59,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,311 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 53,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,383 miles

two cuts in outer side wall of o/s/f tyre not exceeding 25mm & not down to chords

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,383 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

two cuts in outer side wall of o/s/f tyre not exceeding 25mm & not down to chords

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,245 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 XZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

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