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EX05 XGM

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,347 mi
Last recorded38,347 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 38,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 32,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,981 miles

Nearside Front side walls cracking

Offside Front side walls cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2015 29,074 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,590 miles

brake pads looked slightly low but hard to see

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,424 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 20,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,052 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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EX05 XGM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX05 XGM, 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 EX05 XGM registered?

EX05 XGM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EX05 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XGM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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