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AP55 DXH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 129,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 124,249 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 124,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 116,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 116,925 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 22 Jul 2022 108,349 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 24 Jul 2021 98,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,795 miles

suirface corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 27 Jul 2020 88,794 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suirface corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,552 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 75,628 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

all tyres worn close to limit on edges of tread

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,321 miles

rear tyres treads worn low on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,754 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2016 50,754 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 29,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,938 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 18,938 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 15,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 4,666 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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AP55 DXH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP55 DXH, 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 AP55 DXH registered?

AP55 DXH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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