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KY55 DSE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,064 mi
Last recorded40,064 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 40,064 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 38,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,817 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,153 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 35,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,757 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 31,754 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,685 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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KY55 DSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KY55 DSE, 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 KY55 DSE registered?

KY55 DSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is KY55 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 DSE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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