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HV55 XLN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,920 mi
Last recorded92,920 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer arch

Fail 18 May 2026 92,920 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer arch

Pass 6 May 2025 92,181 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 92,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 79,632 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 68,257 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 68,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 63,598 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 63,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction TELEPHONE HOLDER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE OF TREAD 165/60/R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BATTERY INSECURE AND HELD IN WITH CABLE TIES

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM,AND SLIGHTL DAMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL AND IN TREAD POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY REDUCED TO O/S/REAR

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE OF TREAD POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL AND EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 57,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 57,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,857 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 51,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,375 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 46,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,787 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres both nearing CORDS inner edges 165/60/14

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,387 miles

Offside front tyre worn low inner edge 165/60/14

Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,907 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 29,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished and slight damage to sidewall.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,488 miles

both front tyres damaged on the outer sidewalls and worn low on the inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2012 23,094 miles

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

tyres have side wall damage 165/60/14

Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,094 miles

tyres have side wall damage 165/60/14

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,598 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 18,598 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,001 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 XLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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