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KH55 JXM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,687 mi
Last recorded148,687 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 JXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 148,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S lines in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 148,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S lines in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,297 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Negative battery terminal loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 138,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s/r tyre is perished

Negative battery terminal loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,597 miles

All four tyres have worn edges

Offside Front Service brake slight binding

Fail 24 Nov 2017 127,582 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet Secondary catch stuck (6.4.1)

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

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

All four tyres have worn edges

Offside Front Service brake slight binding

Pass 30 Nov 2016 117,368 miles

centre outer skin damaged ripped from floor skin

Fail 28 Nov 2016 117,348 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside wiper split

Offside wiper smearing

centre outer skin damaged ripped from floor skin

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,472 miles

centre floor damaged

wipers smear

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,989 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,775 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,713 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,308 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,445 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,129 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,455 miles

rear pads low and discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,372 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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KH55 JXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KH55 JXM, 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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KH55 JXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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