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CP55 XZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 XZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,525 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,525 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,045 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 85,026 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,450 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 70,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,773 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,885 miles

n/s/f wing dented

Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f wing dented

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,606 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front and rear disc pitted

near side body damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,716 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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CP55 XZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CP55 XZL, 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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CP55 XZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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