CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX05 CZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,122 mi
Last recorded68,122 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,668 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 64,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 63,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount worn

Fail 27 Jun 2023 63,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,620 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 59,620 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,545 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 47,808 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 44,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,422 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 40,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,274 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,513 miles

o/s rear door bent in

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,513 miles

o/s rear door bent in

Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,412 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX05 CZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX05 CZW, 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 RX05 CZW?

You can check the full history of RX05 CZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX05 CZW registered?

RX05 CZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is RX05 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CZW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 CZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX05 CZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.