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HG55 XKY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 63,944 miles

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

Front Unable to see pads properly due to fixed wheel trims

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

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

Rear Unable to see pads properly due to fixed wheel trims

Fail 20 May 2026 63,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Unable to see pads properly due to fixed wheel trims

Offside Rear Number plate light not working

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

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

Rear Unable to see pads properly due to fixed wheel trims

Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,399 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,360 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 48,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS impulse ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,968 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 43,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

various underbody components corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 42,360 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

various underbody components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,488 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,572 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,860 miles

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

third brake light been disconnected

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,349 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,195 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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HG55 XKY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XKY, 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 HG55 XKY registered?

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

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