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HG55 XKK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,244 mi
Last recorded60,244 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 60,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 53,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,569 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 47,569 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 44,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 40,678 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 37,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 33,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 33,923 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 29,858 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 29,858 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,143 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 164,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,498 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,063 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 9,063 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

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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HG55 XKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 HG55 XKK, 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

How do I check the history of HG55 XKK?

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What year was HG55 XKK registered?

HG55 XKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HG55 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 XKK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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