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RA05 DMF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,771 mi
Last recorded105,771 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 DMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside 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))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 105,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished, 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 91,491 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 91,491 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 71,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 71,171 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 70,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 70,652 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 70,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2021 70,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,989 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 69,321 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 68,834 miles

bonnet safety catch still not working- second time advised.

Pass 23 May 2017 68,619 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed.

Pass 17 May 2016 68,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 67,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,586 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 66,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,393 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,802 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 65,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 56,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,824 miles

airbag light on

both headlamp aims on upper limit

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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RA05 DMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RA05 DMF, 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 RA05 DMF registered?

RA05 DMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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