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HV55 XLM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction STAYS ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 114,497 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer and inner gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 111,726 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer and inner gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,588 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 108,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,237 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2014 99,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/f tyre wearing from outter edges

N/s/r door damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 83,751 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Unable to see front and rear brake pad thickness

Fail 28 May 2013 83,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Unable to see front and rear brake pad thickness

Fail 2 Jun 2012 71,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2011 58,656 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,661 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,414 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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HV55 XLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HV55 XLM, 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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HV55 XLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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