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YY05 DXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 117,353 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 117,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,024 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,608 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 113,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,767 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to come away

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to come away

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,574 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,365 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 77,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' o/s sunvisor will not secure in the upright position (8.3.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,628 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

rear springs corroded but still in one piece

Fail 12 Nov 2015 69,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides rear (3.7.B.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

oil level low

rear springs corroded but still in one piece

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,722 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,357 miles

nearside front wiper split but not affecting drivers view

nearside rear tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,632 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,330 miles

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

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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YY05 DXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 YY05 DXB, 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 YY05 DXB registered?

YY05 DXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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