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FY55 XOG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XOG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 78,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,060 miles

FRONT BRAKES MEET REQUIREMENTS BUT OSF SLOWER BUILD UP THAN N/S

VERY HEAVY CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE ,SPRINGS,SUSPENSION ARMS AXLE,FLOOR CHASSIS,NO HOLES FOUND

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,052 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SMALL HOLE TO O/S OUTER SILL NEXT TO WELDED REPAIR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKES MEET REQUIREMENTS BUT OSF SLOWER BUILD UP THAN N/S

Offside Rear OSR HANDBRAKE LOW READING 70 NS 100 GIVES 15% JUST BELOW REQIUIREMENTS

VERY HEAVY CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE ,SPRINGS,SUSPENSION ARMS AXLE,FLOOR CHASSIS,NO HOLES FOUND

Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,707 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to front flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills towards the rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort quite significantly lower than near side

Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between system and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,163 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 66,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,519 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,642 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,561 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,315 miles

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

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

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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FY55 XOG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY55 XOG, 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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FY55 XOG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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