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PF05 UPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,823 mi
Last recorded35,823 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 UPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 35,823 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 35,280 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 35,280 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 33,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 31,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,631 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 24,974 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,540 miles

Central exhaust pipe is starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs are pitted on the inner surfaces

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 18,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,127 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 12,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,844 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 5,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,957 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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PF05 UPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PF05 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF05 UPV?

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What year was PF05 UPV registered?

PF05 UPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is PF05 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 UPV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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