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MD05 DXE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,924 mi
Last recorded26,924 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DXE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 26,924 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside brake pipes to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts corroded Front and Rear axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 26,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracking on sidewalls and in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside brake pipes to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts corroded Front and Rear axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 26,680 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,564 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 26,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 26,251 miles

Both rear tyres are very old,made 2005.

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

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

Surface rust on some brake pipes.

Suspension arms etc and parts of rear axle are very rusty.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 25,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,449 miles

Both rear tyres are old (made 2005) and are cracking on tread.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre cracking on tread.

Rear axle assembly is getting rusty.

Surface rust on some brake pipes.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,067 miles

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned Trapped behind wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 24,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,660 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 16,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,776 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 14,750 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 12,440 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,440 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,285 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,819 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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MD05 DXE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 MD05 DXE, 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 MD05 DXE registered?

MD05 DXE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is MD05 DXE safe to buy?

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