MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriated (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AO05 XTM?
You can check the full history of AO05 XTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AO05 XTM registered?
AO05 XTM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.
Is AO05 XTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO05 XTM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AO05 XTM 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 AO05 XTM. 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.