CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU05 XFH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,708 mi
Last recorded57,708 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XFH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 57,708 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,233 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,366 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some wear to front tyres

Fail 10 Nov 2022 55,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some wear to front tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,296 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2021 53,296 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,585 miles

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

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin and worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2020 50,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin and worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,605 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 30 Jul 2019 47,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,590 miles

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

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

engine oil level low and oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2017 40,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low and oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,146 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,373 miles

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,238 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 14,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,444 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU05 XFH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KU05 XFH, 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

How do I check the history of KU05 XFH?

You can check the full history of KU05 XFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU05 XFH registered?

KU05 XFH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is KU05 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 XFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU05 XFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU05 XFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.