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M261 DUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 DUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 76,835 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,574 miles

Offside Rear Park brake effort low

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,282 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 53,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 11 Mar 2017 50,718 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,433 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 13 Mar 2012 34,248 miles

airbag lamp indicates a fault

Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag lamp indicates a fault

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,085 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,148 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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M261 DUF 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 M261 DUF, 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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M261 DUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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