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MV55 VSD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,832 mi
Last recorded18,832 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VSD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 18,832 miles

handbrake effort low (18%) min effort required 16%

Fail 22 Aug 2026 18,832 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

handbrake effort low (18%) min effort required 16%

Pass 10 Sep 2025 9,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 9,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 9,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 9,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to an excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 9,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 9,362 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 28kg/f (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 9,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 9,071 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 9,058 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 8,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 8,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,246 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 7,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 6,599 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall has a cut but no cords or ply shown

Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,375 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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MV55 VSD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MV55 VSD, 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 MV55 VSD registered?

MV55 VSD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MV55 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 VSD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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