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AO05 XTM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XTM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,458 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2021 88,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both fronts o/s more (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower arm dust covers are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot inner clip is missing (insecure) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush is hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump, sump is also badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hole in middle pipe section where hangers are

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriated (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 70,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2015 70,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,957 miles

A few scratches to windshield.

Both rear outer seat belts slow to take up slack.

N/s/f tyre inner tread wearing low.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

A few scratches to windshield.

Both rear outer seat belts slow to take up slack.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre inner tread wearing low.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,029 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 24,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO05 XTM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 XTM, 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 AO05 XTM registered?

AO05 XTM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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