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DE55 XKM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,940 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,219 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch / wing corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 63,219 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch / wing corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside Front wing corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 61,389 miles

Battery insecure terminals loose. (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint need reseal. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre deflate.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,308 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,628 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 57,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,821 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 48,821 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,724 miles

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

both front inner wheel arch plastic covers missing

damage behind front bumper

damage to under carriage ( offside front floor )

oil sump damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front inner wheel arch plastic covers missing

damage behind front bumper

damage to under carriage ( offside front floor )

oil sump damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

engine sump damaged

offside front undercarrige damaged

offside front wheel inner plastic guard missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

battery insecure

engine sump damaged

offside front undercarrige damaged

offside front wheel inner plastic guard missing

Pass 25 Apr 2011 34,791 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,237 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,237 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,994 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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DE55 XKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE55 XKM, 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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DE55 XKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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