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SO05 VDT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,436 mi
Last recorded18,436 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VDT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 18,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 16,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 13,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 12,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 23 Mar 2021 11,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 11,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 9,774 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 9,528 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 9,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 9,492 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 9,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 9,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 9,200 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 8,926 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 8,647 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 8,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 8,129 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 8,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 7,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 6,901 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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SO05 VDT 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 81.8%.

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 SO05 VDT, 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 SO05 VDT registered?

SO05 VDT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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