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EY55 XJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,295 mi
Last recorded20,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 20,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 19,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 19,298 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 17,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 14,175 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 13,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,019 miles

all tyres badly perished on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,755 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,358 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 7,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil is above the maximum limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 6,369 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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EY55 XJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY55 XJX, 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 EY55 XJX registered?

EY55 XJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EY55 XJX safe to buy?

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Does EY55 XJX have outstanding finance?

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