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ET05 XLA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,272 mi
Last recorded62,272 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,219 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,680 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,590 miles

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

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,590 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,037 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 36,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 25,089 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,720 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 XLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET05 XLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 XLA registered?

ET05 XLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is ET05 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 XLA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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