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KC55 XHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,782 mi
Last recorded73,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 XHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,621 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 66,540 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s handbrake arm on caliper seized in on position

Pass 6 Oct 2018 59,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,156 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,723 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 46,611 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,839 miles

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,158 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

slight engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 15,888 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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KC55 XHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 KC55 XHX, 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 KC55 XHX registered?

KC55 XHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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