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HG55 XKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,815 mi
Last recorded42,815 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 42,815 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 42,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 42,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 42,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,738 miles

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

Unable to view front pads

Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 41,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to view pads

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,443 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 39,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on outer edges has slightly tears on edges,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,260 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 29,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s wiper wearing worn,rear wiper very worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,605 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 27,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

check rear brakes for wear

o/s rear tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,092 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge offside front nearing limit

Fail 5 Dec 2011 24,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge offside front nearing limit

Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,284 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,787 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,183 miles

rear tyres wearing 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 XKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG55 XKU, 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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HG55 XKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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