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AO55 XAT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,789 mi
Last recorded76,789 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XAT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,502 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 75,502 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,624 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 73,624 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,826 miles

N/s Handbrake performance low

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,822 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,431 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,856 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,846 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,797 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,064 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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AO55 XAT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 XAT, 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 AO55 XAT registered?

AO55 XAT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AO55 XAT safe to buy?

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