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KD05 XWU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 XWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,209 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 85,201 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 84,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,852 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2019 82,849 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread low and wearing inner edge

Offside Front slight play strut top mount / bearing

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

MIL warning lamp on

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 71,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

MIL warning lamp on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,497 miles

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

exhaust rear box bent

Fail 22 Feb 2016 57,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rear box bent

topped up engine oil before test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge.

Nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge.

Offside rear wheel slightly distorted

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

Rear exhaust silencer damaged and rubbing on underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 24,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,354 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 14 Mar 2012 14,744 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2011 13,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 12,241 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to exhaust resting on body near the fuel tank

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,241 miles

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

damage to exhaust resting on body near the fuel tank

Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,074 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 10,074 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KD05 XWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD05 XWU, 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 KD05 XWU registered?

KD05 XWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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