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ML05 MYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 MYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack/split on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 40,995 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated red (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack/split on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 39,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc worn , starting to look thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack split , slight damage to sidewall *** advise change in near future ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack split , *** advise change in near future ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack split , *** advise change in near future ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 38,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,042 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi deteriorated / leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0214, 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 37,042 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi deteriorated / leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0214, 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,456 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 36,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Requires further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Cable ties secure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant topped up for MOT

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable / caliper mech slightly sticking, lubed and cleaned for test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,703 miles

Battery cable tied into place.

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated, and loose.

Nearside Door mirror housing broken.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and split, tyre cracked/split around outer edge. Advise replacing. 165/60-14

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

Oil Leak.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 34,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Battery cable tied into place.

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated, and loose.

Nearside Door mirror housing broken.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and split, tyre cracked/split around outer edge. Advise replacing. 165/60-14

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

Oil Leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,978 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,251 miles

Oil Leak!

Rear child seat fitted - unable to inspect seat belt.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,539 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2013 25,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,949 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,879 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 17,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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ML05 MYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML05 MYU, 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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ML05 MYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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