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ET05 XFM

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,596 mi
Last recorded55,596 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 55,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 55,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,645 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safty catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,578 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,119 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,040 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,379 miles

all tyre outer walls starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,986 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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ET05 XFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ET05 XFM, 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 ET05 XFM registered?

ET05 XFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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