CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL05 FBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,588 mi
Last recorded39,588 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationSL05 FBX
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 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 39,588 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 38,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 38,995 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sevral deep cracks inbetween tread all the way around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour ns and os side repeater bulbs showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 38,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has minor leak of grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the treads 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,264 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 37,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 36,717 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,651 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,867 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,340 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

SL05 FBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc 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 SL05 FBX, 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 SL05 FBX?

You can check the full history of SL05 FBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL05 FBX registered?

SL05 FBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is SL05 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 FBX 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.

Does SL05 FBX 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 SL05 FBX. 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.